Nzeagwu O.C and Michael O.E Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, PMB 7267 Umuahia, Abia State. Nigeria Author for correspondence: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Malnutrition in older persons is often under diagnosed. Careful nutritional assessment is necessary for both the successful diagnosis and development of comprehensive treatment plans for malnutrition in this population. Objectives: The …
Nwankwo, R. N, Nnam, N. M , Ta’awu, K.G3, Ularamu, J. 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic Mubi 2 Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 3-4Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi. Corresponding author: [email protected]; ABSTRACT Background: Many leafy vegetables and their extracts have been found to be effective in the management of …
Yakubu T.1, Maduforo A.N.2*,Asante M.1 andAmoako – Mensah A.1 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ghana Legon, Ghana. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Meat and meat products such as the cow tripe are commonly eaten in Ghana, but their nutrient composition is not known and this affects evidenced based …
Amadi, Joy A.C Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. Corresponding email: [email protected] +2347030987007 ABSTRACT Background: Consumption of snacks such as cookies is increasing in recent times especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Most of these snacks are lacking in micronutrients which could lead to hidden hunger. Objective: To produce and determine the chemical …
Amadi, Joy A.C Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. Email: [email protected] +234703098700 ABSTRACT Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) especially T2DM caused by defects in insulin secretion and / or action affects carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. This effect results to chronic hyperglycemia with high prevalence of morbidity, mortality and loss of quality of life. Carbohydrate …
AU Onyechi1 and MC Afieroho1,2 1 Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu Corresponding authors email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Edible mushrooms such as Pleurotus tuber regium fruiting body (PTF), Pleurotuspulmonarius (PP) and Pleutotusostreatus (PO) are valued the world over for their food and medicinal …
Eze-Okeke C.T. and Ihekuna C.L. Department of Nutrition and dietetics, Imo State University Owerri. P.M.B 2000 Author of correspondence: Ihekuna Chikaodi Linda. Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is used as a spice and medicinal herb. Extensive clinical and scientific studies support the use of garlic for treatment of hypercholesterolemia; however, the potency of garlic product can vary …
Onyechi, U. A., Ibeanu V. N., *Okechukwu T. P. and Nsofor L. D Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State *Corresponding Author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Soursop is a tropical underutilized fruit of great nutritional importance. Objective: This study determined the effects of freeze-dried and oven-dried soursop (Annona muricata) pulp powders on blood glucose levels of normo-glycaemic …
Onyechi, U. A., Ibeanu V. N., *Okechukwu T. P. and Nsofor L. D. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State *Corresponding Author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Soursop is underutilized and highly perishable, tropical fruit rich in several nutrients. Objective: This study determined the nutrient composition of freeze-dried and oven-dried soursop (Annona muricata) pulp powders and sensory evaluation …
*Otitoju Grace T.O., Otitoju Olawale, Kalu-Uka Amarachi.G., Abdussalaam Rukayat O, Ali 4Jemimah E. and Emmanuel-Omale BidemiB. 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria 2 Department of Biochemistry, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria. 3Department of Home science and Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria 4Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria * Corresponding Author: [email protected] Abstract …