Background: The prevalence of overweight, obesity and diabetes mellitus has increased in Mexico, therefore, sucralose and stevia are being used as alternative non-caloric sweeteners to reduce energy intake. Moreover, poorly balanced diets can lead to the formation of carbonyl gro...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/36772
Nigeria has the highest number of stunted children in Sub-Sahara Africa and the second largest number of malnourished children in the world and the figures are not dropping significantly. This is despite the various nutrition interventions in the country which are mainly focused...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/36520
Nowadays the role of vitamin D is not only known to be limited to the maintenance of the bone health, but also to the reduction of the risk for development of many chronic diseases including autoimmune, cardiovascular, as well as various oncological diseases. Aim of the work: To...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/36516
F. Lusamaki Mukunda, E. Tebandite Kasai, J. Alworonga Opara, J. Posho Ikolonga, S. Batina Agasa, A. Kayisu Kalenga & J. Ntokamunda Kadima·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2017
Home fortification of foods with Multiple Micronutrient has been proposed to maintain normal growing and health of children living in chronic malnutrition conditions. In December 2014, the National Nutrition Programme, in partnership with UNICEF, introduced multiple micronutrient...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/36276
Considering that through the beverages with different types of additives, the adult population is exposed to an acrylamide influence on a daily basis, up to 374 ng/g in unbrewed coffee grounds and 818 µg/kg in coffee substitutes, the aim of this research is to examine and determi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/35628
Aim: The present study was planned to assess the effectiveness of Information, Education, Communication module in reducing the incidence of anaemia among rural adolescent girls by bringing about a change in their knowledge attitude and practices related to this nutritional defici...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/35745
Zinc is an essential mineral that can cause pathological effects whether in excess or deficiency. Zinc is a component for over 250 enzymes and is required for cell growth, cell division, and cell function. Zinc is found in muscle and bones, with the prostrate, liver, skin, and k...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/35783
Objectives: To combat vitamin A deficiency problem under five years old children and lactating women through food-based intervention which is sustainable approach under Ethiopian circumstance where supplementation of capsule and food fortification is inaccessible. Methods: For th...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21210
Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effect of Deoiled seed cakes extracts of Simarouba glauca and Radermachera xylocarpa toward oxidation of soybean oil during accelerated storage. Study Design: Seeds harvesting, oil extraction, natural antioxidants...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/32175
Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng, Hilaire Macaire Womeni, Enti Anjaneyulu, Gires Teboukeu Boungo, Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad & Michel Linder·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2017
Aims: The present study was performed in order to test the effect of different concentrations of tea leaves methanolic extracts on the oxidative stability of palm olein subjected at frying temperature. Study Design: Harvesting of fresh tea leaves, cleaning and drying, extraction...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2017/34993