Food recovery and redistribution initiatives offer a promising solution to the dual challenges of food insecurity and environmental sustainability. These initiatives have demonstrated success in reducing food waste, decreasing carbon emissions, and addressing hunger, particularly...
Effects of sugar, cocoa powder and fortificants on the rheological and sensory characteristics of soy-chocolate drinks were evaluated. Randomized sensory testing yielded 2 most preferred plain and sweetened sample formulations. Triple fortification of soy- chocolate drinks with 0...
A 56-days study trial was designed to determine the growth, nutrients digestibility and economic response of five broiler breeds fed common diet. A total of 200 day-old broiler chickens comprising of 40 each of Cobb 500, Arbor acres plus, Ross 308, Hubbard classic, and Marshall r...
Objectives: This study investigates the influence of culture on obesity and overweight among Ghanaian adults, aiming to identify key cultural practices that contribute to these health issues. Study Design: A descriptive survey research design was used to explore the relationship...
Salt represents an important component in modest levels for the body's proper functioning. Salt is an inorganic substance composed of sodium and chloride ions. Salt is beneficial to human health as it enhances flavour and preserves food, particularly throughout the season. The pu...
Background: Food insecurity is a worldwide public health concern affecting millions, particularly young Nigerian children, who are at high risk of malnutrition and developmental issues. The aim of this study is to explore the dynamics and coping strategies of Nigerian families wi...
Agugo, Udodiri Agatha, Agugo, Chizimibe Modestus, Uchegbulem-Asiegbu, Nwaoma Pauline, Nwokocha, Okwuchi & Okosun, Chidimma Juliana·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Aim: Improving access to variety of food items and healthy food consumption pattern at the household level is a sure strategy to eradicating chronic hunger and improving food and nutrition security situation of a country. The present study assessed the influence of market access...
This study compared the in-vitro anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of three popular soup thickeners Mucuna sloanei (Ukpo), Brachystegia eurycoma (Achi), and Brachystegia nigerica (Ofor), commonly used in Southern Nigeria. Phytochemical screening indicat...
Aims: Fruit peels such as avocado peels are rich in bioactive compounds. Avocado peel is usually discarded after consumption of the pulp. This study was aimed at harnessing the rich antioxidant properties of the peel extract in the formulation of bioactive-rich microcapsule. Stud...
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (ginger) and Curcuma longa Linn(turmeric) on tramadol-induced neurotoxicity. Study Design: Twenty male Wistar rats, with an average weight of 130 g, were randomly divided into four groups (n...
This article reviews COVID-19 pandemic implications on food security in Nigeria. On records, it is known that COVID-19 pandemic has affected the socio-economic status of farmers through the reduction of agricultural activities, health and income. Investigations on the impacts of...
The study evaluated the quality characteristics of bread produced from wheat, soybean, and moringa leaf flour. Four samples from individual flours were formulated as follows; 100:0:0, 90:5:5, 80:15:5, 70:25:5 for wheat flour, soybean and moringa leaf flour, respectively. The samp...
Aims: This study aims to investigate the feeding practices of infants and young children among female workers in Dhaka and Gazipur cities, Bangladesh, exploring the prevalence and determinants of these practices considering socio-demographic factors and maternal occupations. Stud...
This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition, microbiological, physical and sensory properties of bread produced from wheat, malted mung bean and watermelon rind composite flours. The wheat, mung bean and watermelon rind flours were blended in the ratios of 90:...
Osei Jonathan K., Okoye Chinelo U., Ajaero Ugochi C., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Abalem Juliana, Abdulwahab Dhikrahllah A., Akindele Folasade D. & Nwachukwu Uju B.·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries, due to various social, economic and cultural influences on teenage girls. These pregnancies prove to have negative long-term effects on the health status of both the mo...