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 …
*Amadi, Joy A.C1., Asinobi, Chinagoro. O1., Afam-Anene, Olivia C1., Elo-Ilo, Jacinta. C2., Akujuobi, Chidinma.I1., Oly-Alawuba, N., and Iwuoha, Stephanie. C.1 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: Deficiencies in micronutrients are prevalent and may occur among women …
Anoshirike, C. O*1., Nnabuihe, C. L2., Ekeogu, K. C3. and Asinobi, C.O4. 1* Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture University of Nigeria 2. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo-Ohaji 3. Department of Nursing, Imo State College of Nursing and Midwifery Orlu 4. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University Owerri …
Salami, L. I.,1 Oyegunwa, O. R.2 and Ihensekhien, Isoken1 1 Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 2 Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka,Yaba Lagos State School of Vocational Education Department of Home Economics *corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Poor dietary pattern and increased consumption of processed foods, use of alcohol …
Okeke P.N.1, Ohadoma L.1, Maduforo A.N.2, Ezenwa H.C.3 and Ifeanyi-Uche, U.P.4 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Imo State University, Owerri. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 3Department of Vocation Education, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State. 4Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze. Corresponding Author Email: [email protected] Phone No: +2348033745621 ABSTRACT Background: Nutrition is …
*Obiloma, A.A.1, Ogbonna P.C.2, Okere, T.O.3, Adumanya, O.C.U.4 and Maduforo A.N.5 1-4Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnics Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. 5Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ; Mobile: +234-8034055621 ABSTRACT Background: Hippocrateawelwitchiis an indigenous spice consumed in Nigeria. It is commonly used in preparing different types of soups. …
Onyechi A.U.1 and Afieroho M.C. 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: Readily available high-fiber, low glycaemic index local foods like mushrooms could help in reducing the global burden of diabetes. Objective: This study compared the blood …
Njoku Helen. A.,Ene-Obong Henrieta. N. and Ejeagbasi, Clara. N. 1Department of Food Science and Technology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria 2Department of Biochemistry (Nutrition and Dietetics unit), University of Calabar. Cross River State, Nigeria 3Department of Home Economics, College of Education (Technical), Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria Corresponding author: 1Helen Amaka Njoku; Phone: 08037745483; Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Maternal …
Ezeokeke C. T. and Ezekwe O.C. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri. P.M.B 2000. Author of correspondence: Ezekwe Odirirchukwu Chika. Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background of the study: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is one of the world’s most extensively used food additives which is ingested as part of commercially processed foods. MSG produces a flavor …
*Amadi, Joy A.C1., Asinobi, Chinagoro. O1., Afam-Anene, Olivia C1., Elo-Ilo, Jacinta. C2., Akujuobi, Chidinma.I1., Oly-Alawuba, N., and Iwuoha, Stephanie. C. 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: Deficiencies in micronutrients are prevalent and may occur among women …