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 …
*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. …
*Nwankwo, R.N1 ., Chukwuemeka . E.N.2and Ahkalola , E. E 1. 1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic Mubi 2 Department of Home economics, Federal College of Education Eha-mufu. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programme was initiated to increase the number of children to be treated of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) without being …
Gideon Onyedikachi Iheme Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, PMB 7267 Umuahia, Abia state. Nigeria Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: The increasing consumer’s quest for nutrition related information and services on social media platforms creates a tussle between the trained nutritionists/dietitians and their unqualified counterparts –“the quacks” in delivering these information to the targeted audience. …
ABSTRACT Background: Cardiovascular disease is a group of disorders/diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke that is responsible for many deaths around the world. Objective: The general objective of this study was to assess body composition, smoking and alcohol as risk factors to hypertension among adults in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria. Methods: Four wards were …
Table of Content Vol. 6 (1) 2015 ORIGINAL ARTICLES EFFECT OF PROCESSING ON THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT AND ACCEPTABILITY OF AFRICAN YAM BEAN (AYB) (Sphenostylis Stenocarpia). OSHIONYA, U.G, ANYIKA J., NWACHUKWU, C. andOLEBU J.E 1-6 PREVALENCE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN OZUBULU, ANAMBRASTATE, NIGERIA Olivia C . Afam – Anene * , Mercy Ifeanacho , and Nancy O …
Table of Content Vol. 7 (1) 2016 ORIGINAL ARTICLES Nutrient analysis of some consumed snacks in South-East, North Central and South-West Regions of Nigeria. Onyechi, D.A., Ibeanu V.N., Eme, P.E, Ani, P. & Iloka C.C. 1 – 6 The effect of fermentation and germination on the antinutrient composition of Millet (Pennisetus glaucum) Flour. Okeke, P.N, Maduforo A.N. 7 – 14 …
*Amadi Joy A.C1., Asinobi Chinagorom O1., Elo-Ilo Jacinta C2., Afam-Anene Olivia C1., Obiakor- Okeke Philomena N1., Akujuobi Chidinma I1. 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. 2Department of Pediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus P.M.B.5001, Anambra State, Nigeria. *Corresponding author email: [email protected] +2347030987007 ABSTRACT Background: Many rural women have little or no knowledge of nutritive …
Role of Dietitians Most people think that dietitians work primarily in a hospital or a Food Service setting. With increased consumer interest in healthy eating and advent of information technology, the role of the registered dietitian has evolved beyond this. Dietitians are essential members of the health care team and have a wide range of job opportunities. Work places of …
Afam-Anene O.C.1, Okorie J.N.2, Maduforo A.N.3, 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. 2Department of Hospitality Management, School of General and Liberal Studies, Niger State Polytechnics Zungeru, Campus, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. 3Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Nigeria. Corresponding author3: [email protected]: Mobile: +234-8033745621 ABSTRACT …