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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 seeds...
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This research was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of bread from finger millet and wheat blend. The experimental design was carried out to produce...
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This study examined the food environment, snacking behavior and the anthropometric status of secondary school students in Umuahia South Local Government area of Abia state. Data collection...
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The importance of beverages as foods and their effects on nutrient intake have recently been the focus of intense scrutiny. Today, beverage consumption seems to have more influence...
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Acute malnutrition is an important concern for children aged under 5 years, both globally and in Nigeria. In 2018, the Global Nutrition report estimated that Nigeria had the second highest...
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This study assessed the effect of Monday lockdown on the nutritional status and dietary pattern of households living in Aba in Abia State. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional...
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The vitamin and mineral composition of bread supplemented with sunflower seeds were assessed in this study. Breads were processed from different flour blends of whet and whole sunflower...
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This study evaluated the nutritional programmes among nursing mothers in Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State. The study used a purposive sampling to select 320 nursing mothers...
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Scone is a baked food or product, usually made of either wheat or oatmeal with baking powder as a leavening agent, and baked on sheet pans. A scone is often slightly sweetened and...
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Food insecurity is of global concern and contributes to poor health outcome for all. Household food insecurity is one of the factors affecting nutrition status of both children and adults...
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The study examined the nutrient and antinutrient composition of kale (Brassica oleraceae) and sensory properties of diets prepared with kale. Fresh kale leaves were obtained at Ogbogonogo...
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Plasma total cholesterol is both unhealthy (in a concentration above the upper limit of normal:>240mg/dl) and as well important in the body (in a concentration within the...
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It is a generally accepted fact that food still remains a basic necessity of life. Hence, an adequate food intake in terms of quantity and quality is crucial for healthy and productive...
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Social media refers to the reciprocal, web-based communication channels that, unlike traditional media, facilitate interactions and networking. High rates of social media use have led food...
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Tofu is becoming a popular food in world because of the various nutritional and medicinal attributes associated with soybean products. The study was conducted to assess the nutrient...
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The nutrient composition, minerals and anti-nutrient properties of fresh, steamed and baked tofu coagulated with grape juice was studied. The proximate composition, mineral content,...
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Malnutrition is the intake of an insufficient, surplus or disproportionate amount of energy and/or nutrients. Malnutrition is a significant global public health burden with greater concern...
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Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives, with little, if any, intact food. Ultra-processed foods are food...
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The study evaluated the food habits and anthropometric status of Keke drivers in Aba North Local Government Area, Abia state. The study used a cross sectional study design. Four...
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This study was carried out to assess the microbial load of bread supplemented with whole sunflower seed. The specific objectives were to engage in the production of whole sunflower seed...
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Undernutrition has led to half of all deaths and 28% of stunting in children worldwide. In the developing countries, 52% and 34-62% of the school-age children are stunted and underweight,...
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This research is aimed at evaluating the nutrient composition and microbial load of selected bread purchased from different vendors in Umuahia metropolis in Abia State, Nigeria. Three...
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High-quality documentation in patient records is essential for patient’s safety and plays a prominent role in the delivery and evaluation of dietetic/nutrition care. This study assessed the...
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The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practices of the nutrient supplementation among women of reproductive age in Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture,...
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This study was undertaken to assess the chemical and sensory properties of different smoothie samples produced from two varieties of leafy vegetables (eggplant and bush buck leaves) and...