Category: Nutrition & Dietetics

SUMMARY Dates are one of the best ingredients for a daily diet because of their numerous health benefit. The date palm (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) is widely grown in hot, dry locations, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa, and supplies nutrition, food security, and raw material to the food industry. It has been a… Continue reading Nutritional And Health Benefits Of Soyamilk Using Date Palm

ABSTRACT Packaging is an essential component of the food system, assuring the safe handling and delivery of fresh and processed food products from the point of production to the end user. Technological developments in packaging offer new prospects to reduce losses, maintain quality, add value and extend shelf-life of agricultural produce and consequently secure the… Continue reading The Roles Of Food Packaging And Labelling In Food Processing

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at assessing the nutrient and organoleptic properties of cookies made from hungry rice (Digitaria exilis) flour and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) flour blends. Hungry rice, groundnut and baking ingredients such as sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla flavour and baking powder were purchased from Relief market Owerri, Imo State. The Hungry rice was… Continue reading Nutrient Composition And Sensory Properties Of Cookies Made From Hungry Rice (Digitaria Exilis) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea) Flour Blends

ABSTRACT This study aimed at evaluating the chemical and microbial composition of moi-moi sold in Imo State University Canteens in Owerri. Three (3) samples of moi-moi were purchased from different canteens in the Imo State University, Owerri and were labeled samples A, B and C. The bean grains were sorted, washed, dehulled and prepared using… Continue reading Chemical And Microbial Composition Of Moi-Moi Sold In Imo State University Canteen

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to assess the effect of dietary practices during pregnancy on the anthropometric indices of newborn in the urban and rural parts of Owerri.  Specifically, the study sought to determine the dietary pattern and lifestyle of the mothers, determine the socio-demographic factors influencing pregnant women in the rural… Continue reading Effects Of Dietary Practices During Pregnancy On The Anthropometric Indices Of Newborn In The Urban And Rural Parts Of Owerri

ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the prevalence of hypertension and determining its risk factors among traders in Obio-Akpor L.G.A, Rivers State. It was a cross-sectional survey comprising of three hundred and forty respondents (traders) which were randomly selected for the study. The study was conducted at markets in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State.… Continue reading Prevalence Of Hypertension And Determiniation Of Its Risk Factors Among Traders In Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State

ABSTRACT Background and objectives: Sub-optimal complementary feeding in children within the first 1000 days of life could have an irreversible effect on their growth and development. This study was designed to assess the maternal knowledge and nutritional status of children attending nutrition clinic at University of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital Methods: The study was descriptive and… Continue reading Maternal Nutritional Knowledge And Nutritional Status Of Under Five Children Attending Family Health Unit In University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

ABSTRACT The general objectives of the study are to assess the anthropometric indices and environmental challenges of the elderly (70 and above) living in old people’s home and those living with families. This research will help community nutritionist, social welfare and extension workers in educating the elderly in adopting healthy feeding habits. The result of… Continue reading Comparative Study Of The Anthropometric Indices And Environmental Challenges Of The Elderly (70 And Above) Living In Old People’s Home And Those Living With Families

ABSTRACT Background: Suboptimal infant feeding practice may result to irreversible growth and development Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among Nursing Mothers attending Primary Health Care Centres in Obio-Akpor L.G.A of Rivers State. Methods: The study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design. A total of 350 respondents were selected using… Continue reading Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Nursing Mothers In Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State

OVERVIEW/ABSTRACT This overview was directed towards understanding the relationship of antioxidants with relation to dietary sufficiency or the association of antioxidants with various health benefits and their natural and artificial sources. In recent decades, alternate of synthetic food antioxidants by natural ones has fostered interest on vegetable sources and the screening of inexpensive raw materials… Continue reading Antioxidants: Sources And Benefits

ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the nutrition knowledge and nutritional status of traders in Ideato North L.G.A, Imo State. It was a cross-sectional survey comprising of two hundred and seventy (130 females and 140 males) traders which were randomly selected for this study. The study was conducted at six markets in Ideato North Local… Continue reading Dietary habits, nutrition knowledge and anthropometric indices of traders in ideato local government area, imo state.

ABSTRACT This study investigated the risk factors, nutritional status and food choices of African salad hawkers in Orlu zone. Specifically, the study sought to determine the dietary pattern and nutritional status, determine the socio-demographic factors influencing pregnant women in the rural and urban areas of Owerri and identifying the risk factors among African salad hawkers… Continue reading Risk Factors, Nutritional Status And Food Choices Of African Salad Hawkers In Orlu Zone

ABSTRACT This study determined the knowledge, attitude and consumption pattern of antioxidant (fruits & vegetables) rich foods by the elderly in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. A cross-sectional descriptive study was employed using multistage sampling method to select 400 elderly from seven (7) communities in Njaba LGA in Imo State. Data was collected… Continue reading Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Pattern Of Antioxidant (Fruits & Vegetables) Rich Foods By The Elderly In Njaba Local Government Area

ABSTRACT The study exermines “The Prevalence of Hypertension and Ascertain its Risk Factors Among Traders In Obio-Akpor Lga, Rivers State”. The study has three objectives. This research was a cross-sectional study designed to be carried out on traders from 18 years and above in Obio-Akpor local government area. The subjects were traders who are up… Continue reading The Prevalence Of Hypertension And Ascertain Its Risk Factors Among Traders In Obio-Akpor Lga, Rivers State

ABSTRACT The study is on “Production and evaluation of the chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of non-alcoholic beverage from selected under-utilized tropical fruits (water melon, sycamore and lemon)”. The study has three specific objectives. The three tropical fruits selected are Olive tree fruit (Sycamore), water melon and lemon fruits. The fruits were sorted and graded… Continue reading Production And Evaluation Of The Chemical, Nutritional And Sensory Properties Of Non-Alcoholic Beverage From Selected Under-Utilized Tropical Fruits (Water Melon, Sycamore And Lemon)

ABSTRACT The study is on “Factors that influence the feeding practices and nutritional status of infants in nsu town”. The study has four objectives, the area for this study is NSU town; it is one of the major towns in Ehime L.G.A of Imo State. The samples were selected from the population of mothers who… Continue reading Factors That Influence The Feeding Practices And Nutritional Status Of Infants In Nsu Town

ABSTRACT The study is on “Assessment of the level of the knowledge of the risk factors of obesity among secondary school students in Enugu State”. The study has six objectives. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population was 480 Final year students and the sample size was 275 students. Taro Yamanne… Continue reading Assessment Of The Level Of The Knowledge Of The Risk Factors Of Obesity Among Secondary School Students In Enugu State

ABSTRACT This study aimed at determining the blood glucose response of rice varieties garnished with cabbage in normoglycemic subjects. A randomized, cross-sectional study on the blood glucose response of rice varieties garnished with cabbage on normoglycemic adult volunteers was carried out in Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. Informed consent was given by the… Continue reading Blood Glucose Response Of Rice Varieties Garnished With Cabbage On Normoglycemic Subjects

ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the blood glucose response of fermented cassava (fufu and garri) on healthy subjects. A cross sectional study design was adopted where twenty-four (24) non-diabetic students were selected on volunteer basis, aged 20-25years. The study was carried out in the Food laboratory, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University,… Continue reading Blood Glucose Response On Consumption Of Fermented Cassava Based Foods On Healthy Subjects

ABSTRACT Salt iodine and urinary levels was determined among students of Comprehensive Development Secondary School Owerri. A total of twenty student were  purposively selected: Ten (10) each of Senior (SS3), Junior  (JSS3) students comprising of five (5) each of both genders in each case, Portion size of salt (10-20g) brought by student from their homes… Continue reading Salt Iodine And Urinary Levels Among Secondary School Students In Owerri

ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the nutrition knowledge and nutritional status of traders in Ideato North L.G.A, Imo State. It was a cross-sectional survey comprising of two hundred and seventy (130 females and 140 males) traders which were randomly selected for this study. The study was conducted at six markets in Ideato North Local… Continue reading Dietary Habits, Nutrition Knowledge And Anthropometric Indices Of Traders In Ideato Local Government Area, Imo State.

ABSTRACT This study investigated the Infant Feeding Practices among Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding Mothers In Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area Of Imo State. A total of one hundred and thirty nine (139) respondents made up of eight five (85) non-exclusive and fifty four (54) exclusive breastfeeding mothers. Data were collected using standardized questionnaire, coded and… Continue reading Assessment Of Infant Feeding Practices Among Exclusive And Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding Mothers In Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area Of Imo State

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the Anthropometric indices, food choices and food consumption pattern of undergraduates in Imo State University, three hundred undergraduates (aged 15-25years) participated in the study. General information, anthropometric data as well 24-hour diet recall were obtained by means of questionnaire. The result showed that the subjects were 300 (55.0% female and 45.0%… Continue reading Anthropometric Indices, Food Choices And Food Consumption Pattern Of Undergraduate Students In Imo State University

ABSTRACT The proximate composition and functional properties of composite flour from Acha, fluted pumpkin seed and soybean and their reconstituted bolus meals were evaluated. Acha, fluted pumpkin seeds and soybeans were processed into flour and blended into ratios of 100% Acha flour, 100% fluted pumpkin seed flour, 100% soybean, 70:10:20% Acha, fluted pumpkin seed and… Continue reading The Proximate Composition And Functional Properties Of Composite Flour From Acha, Fluted Pumpkin Seed And Soybean And Their Reconstituted Bolus Meals

ABSTRACT Biscuit were produced from Wheat-Cassava and Peanut Flour Blends and their proximate composition and sensory properties were determined. Four flour formulations designated as samples A, B, C and D were produced. Sample A consisted of 100% wheat flour and served as the control. Samples B and C comprised of 70% wheat, 15% Cassava, 15%… Continue reading Proximate Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Biscuit Made From Wheat Flour, Cassava And Peanut Flour Blends

ABSTRACT The term traditional food includes all of the food species that are available to a particular culture from local natural resources and the accepted patterns of their usage within that culture. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that prevents the body to utilize glucose completely resulting to abnormally high levels of the sugar… Continue reading Effects Of Commonly Consumed Traditional Foods For Diabetes On The Blood Glucose Level Of The Undergraduate Students Of Imo State University Owerri