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The Lack of Nutritional Competency among the Medical Practitioners and Medical Students: A Systematic Review

Michelle K. James · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

Objective: This systematic review addressed the effects of the competency level of medical students, physicians, and practitioners in nutrition education for optimum patient care. It also addresses the perceived inadequate didactic contact hours of nutrition education. Method: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i11287

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth and Yield of Cauliflower

Samsun Nahar Hashi, Tahmina Mostarin, Khaleda Khatun, Sayma Kabir, Shapla Akter, Khodaiza Banu, Sanchita Roy, Asif Ahmed & Md. Abdus Samad · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

With the use of integrated nutrient management, cauliflower the growth and yield can be boosted. Due to their complementing effects, the ideal combination of different organic and inorganic sources of nutrients may significantly boost cauliflower growth and yield. The experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i11286

Effect of Thermal Treatments on Selected Minerals and Water Soluble Vitamins of Chicken Breast Meat

Samson Ugochukwu Alugwu, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Michael O. Ngadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

The study was conducted to ascertain the effect of thermal treatments on selected minerals (Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Fe and Zn) and water soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12 and C) contents of chicken breast meat. Industrial skinless chicken breast meat samples were purchased, tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i11285

Microbial Load, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Antibiotic Residues in Broiler Chicken

V. D. Hari Narayana Kola, Koigoora Srikanth, Shaik Muzammil Pasha, Yemgadda Sudhan Goutham & Chand Pasha · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

Chicken meat is highly preferred protein food worldwide. To meet the demand, huge poultry farms are established and using antibiotics as prophylaxis and treatment against the bacterial diseases. Uncontrolled usage of antibiotics has led to development of antibiotic resistance in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i11284

Proximate Composition and Microbiological Quality of “Kunu-Aya”: A Locally Produced Non-Fermented Beverage in Nigeria

F. C. Akubuenyi & O. H. Sylvanus · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Kunu-aya” is non- fermented beverage locally produced from Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut) and Phoenix dactylifera (Dates) based milk. This study determined the proximate composition and microbial quality of laboratory produced “Kunu-aya” following standard methods. Biochemical ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121292

Phytochemical Feed Additives, Garlic, Ginger and Their Mixture on Physical Quality Parameters and Sensory Attributes of Broiler Chicken Meat

J. N. Ikoroma, S. C. Nwaorgu & G. A. Kalio · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The meat quality and sensory attributes of broilers fed diets containing garlic, ginger and their mixtures was determined. Four dietary treatments: T1- no garlic or ginger; T2- garlic only; T3 – ginger only and T4- garlic + ginger respectively were utilized in a completely random...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121282

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Wheat-Defatted Peanut-Orange Peel Composite Flour

Ndi Betrand Bongjo, Ahemen Samuel Aondoaver, Joseph Aondoaver Gbertyo, Ayong Mary Assumpta Fulai & Lorita Nchung · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The need to improve and enhance the nutritional quality of locally made foods (bakery and confectionaries) cannot be overemphasized. This study set out to meet this need by producing composite flours from wheat, defatted peanut and orange peel flour blends which will serve an eve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121283

Health Risk Assessment of PAHs from Wheat (Tritcum specie) Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea) and Pigeon Peas (Cajanus cajanifolia) Consumed in Nigeria

Ifeoma M. Odika, Chuma B. Okoye, Obiageli M. Odionyenma, Cecilia N. Aduaka & Njideka V. Nwankwo · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs are carcinogenic and genotoxic in nature and have been of worldwide concern. This study aimed at determining the PAH contamination levels in types of  wheat  (Tritcum specie), bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) and pigeon peas (Cajanus ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121280

Genetically Modified Crop vs Hybrid Crops and their Impact on Health and Environment

Raisa Mahmuda, Satyen Mondal, Abiar Rahman, Minhaz Ahmed, Shohana Parvin & Tofayel Ahmed · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Genetically modified crop (GMC) is a technology which includes transferring Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in plant cells. On the other hand, Hybrid Crops are naturally occurring crops but  it also involves manmade crosses to have at least 15-20% higher yield potential over high yie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121281

Monitoring of Pesticide Contamnation of Selected Legume Crops Imported in UAE

Nasra M. Abd El-Mageed, Ideisan I. Abu-Abdoun, Kaltham A. H. Kayaf & Abdulla S. A. Janaan · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Food contamination with pesticide residues is a serious concern. In United Arab Emirates, ministry of climate change and environment (MOCCAE) carries out incidence/level monitoring in order to acquire data on the presence and amounts of pesticide residues in particular commodity/...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121279

State of Food Security and Hunger in Nepal

Bhaba Datta Sapkota · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This paper aims to assess the current status and trend of food security and hunger in Nepal. Methodologically, the paper uses a descriptive research design; for this, secondary sources of data were intensively reviewed, and it draws an insightful conclusion from a variety of lite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121278

Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Concentration of Vitamin C in Cowpea Vegetable (Vigna unguiculata)

Emmanuel Odit, Denis Omara, Richard Kifuku & Carol Kawuma · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Background: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin widely distributed in nature, mostly rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. The amount of Vitamin C in a given food depends on soil condition, climate in their area of growth, storage condition after harvest, and methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121276

Methods Adopted in the Preservation of Fish and their Health Implications to the People of Sampou, Bayelsa State

H. O. Stanley, F. O. Anusiobi, I. W. Okereke, A. Ebipa, B. C. Egwu, H. F. Briggs, T. P. Bestman, L. R. Dekawei & D. S. Elliot-Wokoro · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The methods adopted to preserve fish can affect its nutritional quality owing to the likelihood of deposition of chemical and biological agents, which can also be injurious to health upon consumption. This study aimed to assess the impact of these preservation methods on the heal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i121275

Engineering Parameters Responses during Extrusion Processing of Noodles Analogue from Water Yam, Yellow Maize, and African Yam Bean Flour Mixture

C. E. Kalu, V. O. Obinna, O. I. Enyi & P. K. Onum · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This study investigated the effect of extrusion process on engineering properties of noodles analogue from water yam, yellow maize, and African yam bean. Flour blend from water yam, yellow maize, and African yam bean were produced using the standard method of dry milling and was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i111274

Pathogenicity of Fungi Isolated from Spoilt Sweet Oranges (Citrus sinensis) and from the Air in the Environment of the Orange Section of the Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Akinmusire, Olubamise Oyekemi & Divine-Anthony Ofon-Mbuk · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aim: Though Oranges are very important crops for man both economically and in terms of nutrition, they have a short life span due to poor handling during harvesting, transporting, and storage. The ubiquitous nature of fungi makes them ready contaminants for these oranges especial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i111273