Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutritive Value, Functional Properties And Sensory Evaluation Of Lima Bean Based Products (Biscuit And Doughnut)

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The study evaluated the nutrient composition, functional, and sensory properties of Lima bean flour (phaseolus Lunatus). Various Composites were formulated from the lima beans and wheat...

68 pages (8852 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Anthropometry, Nutritional Value Of School Snacks And Performance Of The Children (Preschoolers) In Owerri West, North And Municipal, Imo State

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The study evaluated anthropometry, nutritional value of school snacks and performance of the children in urban, sub-urban and rural areas in Owerri west, north and municipal, Imo-State....

152 pages (22795 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nutrition Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In Two Government Hospitals - In Abia State.

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This study assessed the Nutrition knowledge, Attitude and practice of nutrition among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia and Abia State Teaching...

16 pages (13447 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Anthropometric Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of Hypertensive Patients In Imo State.

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The nutritional status of eighty hypertensive patients was determined using anthropometry. They were divided into two age groups (adult and elderly). The mean body weight and height of...

91 pages (15487 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Proximate Composition And Functional Properties Of Maize Pigeon Pea Flour Blends.

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Brown Pigeon pea (cajanus cajan) and the while hard maize (Zea mays) were prepared and blended into different ratios and the proximate composite and their functional properties determined....

90 pages (18353 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition Of Groundbean (Kerstingiella Geocarpa) And Hungry Rice {Digitaria Exilis} And Sensory Properties Of Cakes Made From Them

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The study examined the nutrient composition of 24 hours fermented groundbean and hungry rice and the organoleptic attributes of cakes made from their blends with wheat flour. Groundbean...

103 pages (13166 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status Of Rural Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Using Anthropometric Indices And Dietary Intake

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The study examined the patterns and Nutritional status of farmers in lkwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. The research was carried out using total of eighty two (82) farmers who...

82 pages (14055 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Study Of The Antinutritional Factors, Lipids, Trace Mineral Content Of Akparata (Afzelia Africana), Ufuku (Hilde Gardia Barteri), Egusi (Citrullus Vulgaris) And Their Sensory Attributes In Ogiri Production

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Ufuku (Hilde gardia barteri) Egusi (Citrullus vulgaris) and Akparata (Afzelia afncana) were processed into flours and the antinutritional factors, trace minerals and lipid contents were...

54 pages (8280 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Germination On Cooking, Nutrient Composition And Organoleptic Qualities Of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa)

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There is need to find ways to make cooking of legumes easier since they form good and cheap sources of protein especially when combined with cereals, vegetables and other foods that make...

48 pages (6990 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Energy Expenditure Of The Elderly In Etche Communities In Rivers State

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Energy intake (El), energy expenditure (EE) anthropometric parameter and the effect of 100 elderly subjects in 5 communities of Etche in Rivers State were determined. The elders ranged...

92 pages (13055 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Nutrient Content Of Snacks Eaten By Adolescents In Umuahia North And Ikwuano Local Government Areas Of Abia State

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This study was designed to determine the nutrient content of snacks eaten by secondary school students in Umuahia North and Ikwuano Local Government Areas of Abia State. The chemical...

57 pages (11459 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Particles' Size On The Functional And Sensory Properties Of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor(I) Moench) And Maize (Zea Mays) Flours.

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Studies on functional chemical composition and sensory properties were carried out on different particle sizes of 150 micro-metre (urn), 200m1cro-metre(um) and 250micro.-metre (urn) for...

82 pages (13508 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Perceptions Of Ideal Body Image And Teenage Food Habits In Umuahia And Portharcourt

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The emphasis on thinness has led to the dramatic expansion of the diet industry. There is a vast array of Diet books, videos, programmes and commercial establishments emphasizing body size....

114 pages (18552 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Anthropometric Assessment Of The Nutritional Status Of Hypertensive Patents Imo State

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The nutritional status of eighty hypertensive patients was determined using anthropometry. They were divided into two age groups (adult and elderly). The mean body weight and height of...

125 pages (23299 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Value And Shelf-Life Of Soup Thickeners (Achi, Ukpo, Akprata And Ofor)

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The consumption patterns of various regions in Nigeria differ widely. While the diets of the Northern states are dominated by cereals, the South consume legumes, nuts, seeds and starchy...

83 pages (11729 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Functional And Organoleptic Properties Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata), Acha (Digitaria Exilis) And Crayfish (Atacus Fluviatilis) Flour Blends And Their Products

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The study determined the functional properties of mungbean, acha, and crayfish flour blends and the organoleptic properties of products made from the flour blends. The flour samples, their...

100 pages (18626 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status Of Middle Aged/Elderly (40-60 Years) With Diabetes In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia (FMC) In Abia State

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The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional status of the middle aged to elderly patients with diabetes in Federal Medical Centre (F.M.C) umuahia. The study involves both...

79 pages (9293 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Germination (Sprouting) On The Nutrient Content And Functional Properties Of Sorghum.

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This study was conducted to know the effect of germination on the nutrient content of functional properties of sorghum. The sorghum sample was soaked at different periods 12, 18, 24, 36,...

55 pages (6478 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical, Functional And Organoleptic Properties Of Soybean And Corn Flours And Their Blends

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This study was carried out to determine the chemical composition, functional and organoleptic properties of soybean and corn flour blends and their baked (biscuit and cake) products. The...

81 pages (12911 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Assessment Of Iodine, Zinc, Iron And Copper In Seafoods (Shrimps, Crabs And Periwinkles)

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The study assessed the iodine, zinc, iron and copper content of the selected seafoods (crabs, shrimps and periwinkles). The seafoods obtained from Oron main market in Oron Local Government...

93 pages (15354 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Intra- Household Nutritional Status In Umudike Community In Ikwuano L.G.A. Abia State

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A cross-sectional survey was carried out to assess the intra-household nutritional status of 50 households (male headed 74% and female headed 26%) in Umudike community in Ikwuano L.G.A....

72 pages (10389 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessing The Dietary Habits Of The Elderly Living With Spouse And Those Living Alone In Umuahia North L G. A. (Urban And Rural Area)

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Ageing is the process of growing old. It is the changes that occur as a result of the passing of time Hornby, (1990). Ageing may be defined as the regression of physiological functions...

62 pages (12745 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of The Iron Status, Nutrient Intake, Body Composition, And Energy Expenditure Of Female Students Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike

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 Iron status, body composition, energy/nutrient Intake and energy expenditure of 11 female students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike were determined The age of the...

116 pages (19216 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Feeding Practices. Of Infants And Preschool Children (0-5 Years) In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State.

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A project research "feeding practices of infants and preschool children in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State", gives insight and experiences of feeding practices and their...

57 pages (10880 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Nutrient, Ant Nutrient And Sensory Characteristics Of Co-Fermented Millet Penniseteum Eleusine) And Baoiah (Adansonia Digitata. L) Based Porridges

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In Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country, cereals are major sources of energy and protein in the diets of the people (Okoh, 1998). Although cereals are used as...

61 pages (8688 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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