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Malnutrition is a serious health problem affecting women during pregnancy and childbirth, which puts their children at a greater risk of poor physical and mental developmental...
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The utilization of groundnut seed as a constituent of sorghum ogi was investigated by preparing mixtures of ogi with increasing level of groundnut in 40, 60, 80 and 100% addition. The...
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The research was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition, antinutritional composition, functional properties and sensory evaluation of fermented yam flour fufu. Fermented yam were...
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The recent rapid industrialization and globalization has been reported to affect dietary patterns in Nigeria. Thus, the objective of this study was to review evidences on content analysis...
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Exclusive breastfeeding provides many benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite the introduction of laws aimed at protecting the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. This study...
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This study aimed to assess the mineral and phytochemical content of sorghum flour enriched with groundnut paste. The sorghum and groundnut that was used for this project was purchased at...
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Nutrition knowledge on food labels is an important source of nutrition information but is typically underutilized by consumers. Knowing the level of consumer’s nutritional knowledge is...
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This study assessed the knowledge of fruits and vegetables related practices and anthropometric status of 223 public primary school teachers in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State. We used a...
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In recent decades, global food systems have undergone marked changes due to advances in food processing and technology that have resulted in greater availability, affordability, and...
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This study aimed to determine the chemical composition and sensory evaluation of biscuits made from wheat and fish fldur blends. Bonga Fish (Ethmalosafimbriata) and wheat flour were...
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Dietary habit and nutritional status are recognized as a major determinant of health. The study was conducted to assess the nutritional status, dietary pattern and prevalence of...
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Food safety is a vital issue both in developed and developing countries, given that food borne illnesses contribute to millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths annually. The present...
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This study was undertaken to assess the chemical and sensory properties of different smoothie samples produced from two varieties ofleafy vegetables (eggplant and bush buck leaves)...
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The formal work settings may predispose an individual to dietary and lifestyle 3 iik aS a verse consequence on their nutritional status and overall we emg. is study was designed to...
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This study aimed to explore the accessibility of culturally relevant foods in households in urban area of Umuahia north local government area of Abia State. A total of 410 respondents were...
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The nutrient composition, minerals, anti-nutrient properties of fresh, steamed and fried tofu coagulated with grape juice was investigated. The proximate composition, mineral contents,...
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This study investigated the nutrition knowledge on breakfast consumption pattern and prevalence of obesity of undergraduates in Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. The study adopted a...
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The study was carried out to evaluate the chemical and sensory characteristics of infant food made from local rice, soybean and banana. Local rice grains (Oryza sativa), soybean...
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Nutrient composition and shelf life of bitter gourd juice was studied. Juice was from bitter gourd (Morinordicacharantia), sweetened with varying levels of date palm fruit extracts (5%,...
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This study is carried out to assessed the nutrients, phytochemicals and sensory properties of Okpa cooked with three leaves: bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), scent leaf(Ocimum...
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This descriptive cross sectional study assessed appropriate complementary feeding practices and anthropometric status of children 6-23 months in Ikwuano L.G.A, Abia state. A total of 159...
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Inappropriate complementary feeding is a major cause of child malnutrition and death. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of complementary feeding among mothers and...
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As adults age, it is imperative to examine the dietary habits and other lifestyle pattern and their impact on health and nutritional status. This study was designed to assess the dietary...
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The study evaluated the micro nutrient composition and functional properties of fermented almond nuts. Almond nuts were divided into two portions, the first portion was milled into...
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Over the years, it has been observed that students are more inclined towards taking empty calorie foods with little consideration for healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables. this...