The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has recently garnered significant attention from public health experts. Recognised as a cost-effective strategy, EBF significantly enhances the well-being of both mothers and infants. This study investigates the factors influencing...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121367
The use of underutilized food crops and their fortification could add value to food products. Malted pigeon pea was produced and substituted into orange fleshed sweet potato at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 100% to produce flour blends which was used to feed albino rats on addition of sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121365
Poor storage conditions of foodstuffs are responsible for their deterioration on many microorganism species with substantial quantitative and qualitative losses. During storage, formulating essential oil of some antifungal plants' based on cassava starch and corncob biochar effic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111362
Aims: Type 2 diabetes, commonly known as diabetes mellitus, is a major public health problem due to its prevalence worldwide. This chronic disease is the 9th leading cause of death worldwide. However, in addition to medical treatment, its management requires appropriate hygienic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121363
Abstract: The occurrence of aflatoxins in animal feeds and milk is common around the World as most livestock keepers are not aware of aflatoxins. Aims: This study was conducted to assess storage and feeding practices, and assessment of aflatoxin B1 and M1 contamination in animal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121364
Aim: The adoption of functional foods as healthy diet therapy for the management of metabolic disorders such as diabetes is in vogue in the present world where many are no longer consuming carbohydrate or starchy foods. This study investigated the effect of resistant starch-based...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111361
Nutritional and sensory qualities of cookies from wheat, trifoliate yam and moringa seed flour were investigated. The formulated blends (%) were 100:0:0, 85:10:5, 75:20:5, 65:30:5, 55:40:5 and 45: 50:5 % wheat, trifoliate yam and moringa seed flour, with 100 % wheat flour serving...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111360
This study aimed to compare the nutritional status of adolescents in private and public secondary schools in Asaba, Delta State. A cross-sectional analytical design was conducted among 282 adolescents from private day, private boarding and public secondary schools, selected by mu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111359
Aim: Vegetables provide key nutrients essential to promoting and maintaining good health. This study aimed to determine the perception of the importance and pattern of vegetable consumption among pregnant women attending Primary Health Care facilities in Patani Local Government A...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111358
Response surface technology was used to evaluate the essential amino acid of noodles analogue from Aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera), Rice (Oryza sativa), and African yam bean (Sphenostylissternocarpa) flour mixture. Flours from Aerial yam, rice, and African yam bean were individu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111357
This study is part of the framework for the food safety of locally consumed products in Congo. The aim was to study the hygienic quality of Mbala-pinda, a food made from fermented cassava paste and peanut paste, formulated with maize, taro, and plantain banana. To this end, five...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111356
Aims: Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus or its heat-stable toxins have been implicated in food-borne illnesses lately and are now a public health concern. This study is aimed at determining the microbial safety of RTE snacks (meat-pie, Egg-roll, Dou...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111355
Fermented soy milk is depreciated by consumers for its poor consistency and vegetable aroma. To rectify this deficiency, starch of traditional sweet cassava variety, was used at different rates as thickening agent as well as four aromas (mint, strawberry, banana and pineapple), t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111353
Introduction: Adolescence is a critical developmental phase marked by significant physical, cognitive, and identity transformations. This paper provides an extensive overview of adolescent lifestyle and dietary habits, aiming to explore their profound impact on health. Methods: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111354
Vegetables are plants consumed whole or in parts. Furthermore, they have long been recognized as a significant source of sustenance. The current study reviews vegetables' nutritional attributes and health benefits. This paper also outlines the main parasites that cause vegetable...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111352