*Akujobi, I.C. and Agbaghara, O.T. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University, PMB 2000, Owerri. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Knowledge of dietary modifications such as reduction in calorie, salt and alcohol intake as well as increase in the intake of fruits and vegetables is recommended in the prevention and control of hypertension. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating …
* OLY-ALAWUBA, N.M. and ** NNAM, N.M * Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria. [email protected], 07030459090. ** Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria [email protected], 08176149022. ABSTRACT The study examined the nutrient composition, sensory properties and acceptability of porridges made from blends of fermented sorghum, cowpea and fresh unripe banana flours. …
Ngwu, E.K1., Uneze, H2.Akubor,P3. and Sani, D1 1Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture ,Umudike, Nigeria. 3Department of Food Science and Technology,University of Nigeria, Nsukka ABSTRACT Background: The major constraint in planning therapeutic diets with local foods is the dearth of nutrition information including dietary …
Onyechi, U.A; Ibeanu, V.N; Eme, Paul; Ugwuanyi, C.U. Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the nutrient and phytochemical content of Annonnamuricata seeds (soursop seeds). Soursop fruits were purchased within the vicinity of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu state. The seeds were extracted manually from the pulp. The seeds were sundried and …
*1Olufemi S.S (RD), 1Oladapo A.A (RD), 2Gbadamosi O.F *1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, Rufus Giwa, Polytechnic, P M B 1019, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, P M B 55, Bida, Niger State. Corresponding author e-mail: [email protected] phone no: 08068596968 ABSTRACT Objective: This study was conducted to find out the …
Onyechi, U.A., Ibeanu, V.N., Eme, Paul and Okafor C. Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the nutrient and phytochemical composition of pawpaw (Carica papaya) seed flour. Fresh ripe pawpaw fruits purchased from a local market in Enugu State, Nigeria, were washed and cut into two vertical halves. The seeds were extracted …
Ngwu, E. K., Nwachi, I. C., Ani, P. N., Ozioko, F. A. Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Corresponding author e-mail:[email protected] ABSTRACT Objective: This study investigated the chemical composition of African Yam Bean (AYB) pudding vended in Enugu state, Nigeria. Materials and methods: AYB puddings as consumed were purchased from local markets in three communities …