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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: nenyebishop@gmail.com 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: aloysius.maduforo@unn.edu.ng 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: elejerec@gmail.com 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: ogechinzeagwu@gmail.com 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: chinazoobayi@gmail.com 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: olaquadri2004@yahoo.co.uk; 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: ngozinwankwo82@yahoo.com 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: ihemegideon@gmail.com 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. …