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    Dietary habits, nutrition knowledge and anthropometric indices of traders in ideato local government area,...

    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...

    The Proximate Composition And Functional Properties Of Composite Flour From Acha, Fluted Pumpkin Seed...

    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,...

    Blood Glucose Response Of Rice Varieties Garnished With Cabbage On Normoglycemic Subjects

    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...

    Antioxidants: Sources And Benefits

    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...

    The Prevalence Of Hypertension And Ascertain Its Risk Factors Among Traders In Obio-Akpor Lga,...

    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....

    The Roles Of Food Packaging And Labelling In Food Processing

    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...

    Maternal Nutritional Knowledge And Nutritional Status Of Under Five Children Attending Family Health Unit...

    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...

    Nutrient Composition And Sensory Properties Of Cookies Made From Hungry Rice (Digitaria Exilis) And...

    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)...

    Production And Evaluation Of The Chemical, Nutritional And Sensory Properties Of Non-Alcoholic Beverage From...

    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,...

    Assessment Of The Level Of The Knowledge Of The Risk Factors Of Obesity Among...

    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”....

    Comparative Study Of The Anthropometric Indices And Environmental Challenges Of The Elderly (70 And...

    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...

    Proximate Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Biscuit Made From Wheat Flour, Cassava And Peanut...

    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...

    Effects Of Commonly Consumed Traditional Foods For Diabetes On The Blood Glucose Level Of...

    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...

    Assessment Of Infant Feeding Practices Among Exclusive And Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding Mothers In Ihitte Uboma...

    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...

    Effects Of Dietary Practices During Pregnancy On The Anthropometric Indices Of Newborn In The...

    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...

    Chemical And Microbial Composition Of Moi-Moi Sold In Imo State University Canteen

    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...

    Blood Glucose Response On Consumption Of Fermented Cassava Based Foods On Healthy 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...

    Risk Factors, Nutritional Status And Food Choices Of African Salad Hawkers In Orlu Zone

    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...

    Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Nursing Mothers In Obio-Akpor Local Government...

    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...

    Prevalence Of Hypertension And Determiniation Of Its Risk Factors Among Traders In Obio-Akpor Local...

    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...

    Knowledge, Attitude And Consumption Pattern Of Antioxidant (Fruits & Vegetables) Rich Foods By...

    ABSTRACT This study determined the knowledge, attitude and consumption pattern of antioxidant (fruits & vegetables) rich foods by the elderly in Njaba Local Government Area...

    Quality Evaluation Of Moin-Moin Produced From Cowpea (Vigna Ungiculata) And Rice(Oryza Sativa) Composite Flour

    ABSTRACT Moin-moin was produced from the blends of cowpea flour and rice flour in varying ratios. The proximate composition, mineral composition and acceptability of moin-moin...

    Salt Iodine And Urinary Levels Among Secondary School Students In Owerri

    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...

    Nutritional And Health Benefits Of Soyamilk Using Date Palm

    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...

    Dietary Habits, Nutrition Knowledge And Anthropometric Indices Of Traders In Ideato Local Government Area,...

    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...