Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between low-calorie sweetener (LCS) consumption patterns, anthropometric indices, and nutritional status among adults and women in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. Study Design; A cross-sectional Analytical design was conducted a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61442
Adolescents serve as the foundational resources and future citizens of the nation. India boasts the highest number of adolescents globally, with a staggering count of 253 million individuals falling between the age range of 10 to 19 years, while Assam is ranked thirteenth among t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61441
The current study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and identify nutritional status among post- menopausal women in Ayodhya districts. The sample has comprised 150 post-menopausal women from rural and 150 from urban area aged 45-65 years. A self-structured questionnaire ba...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61440
The study Investigated sorption isotherm features and the effects of packaging materials of both high-density and low-density polyethylene on sensory properties, proximate composition and lipid oxidation of chicken nuggets in storage. Boneless chicken breast was procured from a r...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61439
Composite flours were formulated from wheat and soybean and mixed together to formulate four blends WSY 1 (100%), WSY 2 (80%-20%), WSY 3 (70%-30%), WSY 4 (60%-40%), respectively to bake cookies. The cookies were investigated for their amino acid profiles, in vitro anti-inflammato...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61438
Aims: To investigate the fermentation parameters physico-chemical characteristics and to conduct sensory evaluation to assess the acceptability of the fermented chia seeds. Study Design: Experimental study involving the fermentation of chia seeds with varying combinations of wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61437
The present study assessed the dietary diversity score and the factors influencing dietary diversity of Pubic Distribution System (PDS) beneficiary and non-beneficiary households in rural and urban areas of Telangana state. Multistage purposive random sampling was used for the se...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61436
The study evaluates the effect of supplementation of maize-based ogi with mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) flour on nutritional characteristics and sensory properties. Standard processing and analytical methods were used in raw material preparation and analyses. Ogi and mushroom fl...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61435
The aim of the study was to examine the association between dietary intake and lifestyle pattern of diabetes patients in Manipur. Tribal and non tribal respondents between 45-64 years of age were randomly selected from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61434
The demand for natural and healthier food products has increased dramatically in recent years due to growing consumer awareness of the impact food has on health as well as evidence of adverse effects from various ingredients, including some additives. This study evaluates the ext...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51433
Aims: Turmeric, with its active component curcumin, has garnered global attention for its medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to analyse turmeric powder obtained from the Greater Accra Metropolis for nutrients and contamina...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51431
Background: Oil palm, Elaeis guineensis Jacq is a perennial crop mainly cultivated for its vegetable oil. The fatty acid composition of crude palm oil (CPO) is mostly composed of palmitic, stearic oleic, and linoleic acids. Objectives: This study evaluated the quality of locally...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51432
Multigrain cookie premixes were developed using finger millet (Eleusine coracana) to provide a nutritious food option for vulnerable groups, especially preschool children facing micronutrient malnutrition. Three types of cookie premixes were formulated with varying proportions of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51430
In Niger, the prevalence of malnutrition and mortality linked to undernutrition among Nigerien children under 5 years of age remains high and constitutes a major concern for public authorities. However, the country is teeming with significant biodiversity that could help combat h...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51427
Background: In western Uttar Pradesh, jaggery is a widespread cottage enterprise based on agriculture, and farmers are forced to sell their product at a lesser price when it is still fresh. Therefore, it was thought to be desirable to create better storage techniques in order to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51428