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 …
Afam-Anene O.C.1, Okorie J.N.2, Maduforo A.N. 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 author: [email protected], Mobile: +234-8033745621 ABSTRACT …
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 …
Nwankwo, R. N, Nnam, N. M , Ta’awu, K.G3, Ularamu, J. 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic Mubi 2 Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 3-4Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi. Corresponding author: [email protected]; ABSTRACT Background: Many leafy vegetables and their extracts have been found to be effective in the management of …
Yakubu T.1, Maduforo A.N.2*,Asante M.1 andAmoako – Mensah A.1 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ghana Legon, Ghana. 2Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Meat and meat products such as the cow tripe are commonly eaten in Ghana, but their nutrient composition is not known and this affects evidenced based …
Amadi, Joy A.C Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University P.M.B. 2000, Owerri, Nigeria. Corresponding email: [email protected] +2347030987007 ABSTRACT Background: Consumption of snacks such as cookies is increasing in recent times especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Most of these snacks are lacking in micronutrients which could lead to hidden hunger. Objective: To produce and determine the chemical …
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 …