*Obiloma A.A.1, Madu W.C.2, Osuji G.O.3, Ogbonna P.C.1, Maduforo A.N.4, and Ogbu C.C.1 1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnics, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. 2 Science Laboratory Technology, Imo State Polytechnics, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. 3Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, USA. 4Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. …
1*Ifebajo, Abiodun Y, and 2Folahan, Olaide.O, 1Home Economics Education Department, Federal College of Education (Tech), Akoka, 2Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese *Correspondence Author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Background: Spices are significant source of micro-nutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals which are highly beneficial for their therapeutic potentials, maintenance of health and prevention of diseases. Objective: This study assessed …
* 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: [email protected] 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. …
*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 …
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 …