There is no single food item that can prevent or cure coronavirus (COVID-19) at present, the Dietitians Association of Nigeria has said. The association, however, said an adequate diet would help support the body’s immune system to fight infections. It said its attention was drawn to several claims regarding nutrition and COVID-19, and that dietitian-nutritionists have also received several …
1Chiamaka C. Chukwu, 2Chika I. Ndiokwelu, 1Elizabeth K. Ngwu, 1Justina N. Chikwendu, 1Joy U. Nwamarah, 1,3Clementina E. Okoro, 1,4Chinyere C. Okwara, and 1*Aloysius N. Maduforo, 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka 2 Human Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria 3 Nutrition Section, Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board, Abuja, Nigeria 4Department …
1Mary Ngozi Eze and 2*Chukwuemeka Elizabeth Ngozi 1Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, Facility of Vocational and Technical Education University of Nigeria, 2 Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu, Enugu state Nigeria. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: This study investigated the feeding practices of bank workers in Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Methods: …
Ogbonna, P.C.1 , *Maduforo, A.N.2 , Onyema, J.U1 ., Ndupuechi, C.U.1 , Adedokun, I.I3 ., and Obiloma, A.A.1 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka. 3 Department of Food Science and Technology, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo. ⃰Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Tubers especially cocoyam is highly …
* 1Elejere Chidinma P, 1Okpara Chinedu E, 2Ukwujiagu Chiamaka U Dietetics Department, Alex Ekwuwme, Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki Biochemistry Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Oxidative stress plays a major role in the development of chronic and degenerative diseases. The human body counteracts oxidative stress by producing antioxidants in situ or acquiring them through food. …
*Nzeagwu O.C and Ozougwu, C.B Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike PMB 7267 Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Nutrition plays significant role in health of older persons, as undernutrition and overnutrition are associated with greater risk of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The study assessed the nutritional and health status of …
Elizabeth Kanayo Ngwu, *Chinonso Victoria Obayi, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Cyril Onyinyechukwu Anoshirike, and Chioma Vivian Anidi Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Adolescence is marked by considerable existential conflicts as well as exposure and vulnerability to substance abuse. Poor lifestyle behaviour of adolescents today constitute risk factor for future …
*Quadri J.A, Onabanjo O.O and Ojure M.A Federal university of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu *Corresponding author: [email protected]; 08034939246 ABSTRACT Background: Iron deficiency as a public health problem is based on the seriousness of its consequences on human health and there may be need for certain measures to curb the menace of such deficiency. …