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This work examined the milk and milk products consumption behaviour, anthropometric and calcium status of adults (18 and above) in selected rural areas of Ikwuano Local Government Area....
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This study was carried out to assess the activity pattern, food intake, and prevalence of abdominal obesity among undergraduate students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,...
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The role of good nutrition in ensuring good quality of life among health care professionals cannot be over-emphasized. Good nutrition, in addition to ensuring health promotion and disease...
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The study assessed the incidence of anemia and food habits of pregnant women at booking in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. The study employed the use of descriptive survey design....
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Health seeking behaviours are important determinants of health and health outcomes especially in Nigeria, where different avenues exist for seeking and receiving health care. This...
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Ultra-processed foods are formulations made by the food industry mostly from substances extracted from foods or obtained from the further processing of constituents of foods or through...
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Food is our primary source of energy, but in spite of its usefulness in the entire wellbeing of man, food continue to pose a problem for man with regards to quality and quantity, which is...
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This study assessed the knowledge and practices of adequate nutrition among adolescent pregnant girls in Umuahia South Local Government Area (LGA) Abia State. The study employed a...
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Improved infant and young child feeding (IYCF) knowledge among adolescent girls have the potential to improve child health and development outcomes. This study was conducted to assess...
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The nutritional well-being of infants and young children is positively and negatively affected by the interaction between food intake, health and care. This study examined socio-economic...
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A cross-sectional survey was used to assess the dietary intake and blood pressure of 428rural adults in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State. A structured and validated questionnaire...
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Milk is a widely consumed beverage that is essential to the diet of several millions of people worldwide because it provides important macro and micro nutrients. The study was designed to...
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Indigenous foods have its origin in a particular region of which it is culturally accepted. They are consumed traditionally as opposed to exotic foods which have been introduced from...
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Malnutrition is a public health problem all over the world because of the devastating health, economic and social consequences. In recent years developing countries like Nigeria have been...
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This study was conducted in Umuahia North L.G.A of Abia State to assess the food security and coping strategies of adolescent secondary day students. The respondents were made up of 290...
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Over the years, experts have found that breast milk provides the best possible start to life in all areas of infant’s development. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is giving the child breast...
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Malnutrition is the largest risk factors responsible for global burden of diseases. The study was undertaken to determine nutrition knowledge, attitude, practice and anthropometric status...
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Appropriate and adequate infant feeding practices are an important factor in achieving optimal health in infants. This study was conducted to examine the use of breast milk substitutes by...
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The use of maize, African yam bean, groundnut and crayfish flour blends in the formulation of complementary foods was studied. The maize, African yam bean and crayfish flours were blended...
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Cookies are nutrient dense food products consumed mostly in-between meals by both children and adults. They are usually made from wheat grains which is not cultivated in tropical countries...
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The aim of the study was to examine the dietary habits and nutritional status of artisan adolescent girls in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State. Specifically, the study sought...
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“Okpa” is a well cherished food, especially among the inhabitants of the eastern part of
Nigeria. The proximate analysis, amino acid profiles and sensory Evaluation of the “Okpa” prepared...
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Tomato as an extremely nutritious vegetable crop is highly seasonal and perishable vegetables in nature, large quantities of this produce are wasted during peak harvesting periods and...
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The level of knowledge, attitude and supportive practices of grandmothers towards exclusive breast feeding was assessed in the study based on the fact that exclusive breastfeeding addresses...
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The study assessed the relationship between anthropometry and blood pressure of traders in Umuahia main market. The nutritional status, food consumption pattern and health status of the...