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 …
*Nwankwo, R. N. , T a’awu, K.G., Moshood, M . and Madu, G. 1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic Mubi. 2 Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi *Corresponding author : [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Probiotic bacteria are becoming increasingly important in the context of human nutrition based on the role they play in immunological, digestive and …
*Akujobi, I.C., Afam-Anene, O.C, Nnoka, K., Okafor, G.O. and Ochonma, H. C. 1.Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University Owerri. 2.Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic Ede. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Fermentation improves the nutritional value, acceptability and safety of foods. Objective: This study assessed the effect of fermentation on the chemical composition of wheat and maize …
Obiloma Appolonia A., Madu Wenceslaus C., Osuji Godson O. and *Ogbonna Patrick C., Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&MUniversity, Prairie View, Texas, USA. *Corresponding author: [email protected] Abstract Background: Monodora myristica is one of the common herbal spices …
*Amadi, Joy A.C and Ogbu, Confidence. C 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polythenic, Umuagwo P.M.B. 1472 Owerri, Nigeria. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Indigenous complementary food can help in averting the consequences of malnutrition. Objectives: The study sought to evaluate complementary food produced from pigeon pea, …