Aims: To ensure that infant gets adequate nutrition, it’s essential to assist the child to eat in a responsive-feeding environment rather than forced-feeding. This study evaluated the effects of feeding-stimulators on intake of complementary-food among infants and toddlers aged s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i61410
Background: The aim of the present study was to analyze the nutritional makeup, proximate analysis, phytochemical components, and in-vitro antioxidant activities of black jamun flesh and seed (fruit), with the goal of emphasizing their potential as alternative food sources. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4340
Avocado (Persea americana) is valued for its nutrient-dense pulp, rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and bioactive compounds, rendering its powder a promising functional food ingredient. This study examined the effects of four ripening methods—natural, wood ash, calcium carbide, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i91844
Background: Breast milk contains anti-inflammatory and anti-infective substances such as IgA antibodies, B lymphocytes, prostaglandins, lysozyme, and interferon, which protect the infant’s digestive tract against infections and strengthen the infant’s immune system. Objective: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1167
The objective of this study was to examine the nutritional composition, conduct a proximate analysis, identify phytochemical constituents, and assess the in vitro antioxidant activities of Annona muricata flesh, seed, and bark, with the intention of highlighting their potential a...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9710