International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015

  • Study on the Nutritional Status of the Street Children at Shabagh Area of Dhaka City

    Mesbah Uddin Talukder, Md. Mahbubul Alam, Md. Ariful Islam, Gowranga Kumar Paul, Md. Torikul Islam, Farhana Akther

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 240-245
    Received: 28 February 2015
    Accepted: 12 March 2015
    Published: 24 March 2015
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    Abstract: Malnutrition is a major health problem; especially in developing countries and it is the gravest single threat to global public health. Malnutrition is by far the major contributor of child mortality across the globe. A non experimental, descriptive action research with a multi-methodological approach study was carried out to assess nutritional sta... Show More
  • Determination of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Year Children Employing Multiple Interrelated Contributing Factors in Southern Part of Bangladesh

    Rajib Kanti Roy, Md Shahajahan Matubbar, Md Kamruzzaman, Asad Ud-Daula

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 264-272
    Received: 20 February 2015
    Accepted: 25 March 2015
    Published: 31 March 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: Children under-five years are more vulnerable and susceptible to malnutrition especially in the coastal region. Therefore, this study sought to find out the contributing factors of malnutrition among under-five children in coastal region of Bangladesh.Study Design: It is descriptive type cross-sectional study.Methods: Anthropometric met... Show More
  • A Study on Anemia Related Knowledge Among Adolescent Girls.

    Priyanka Pareek, Asfia Hafiz

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 273-276
    Received: 8 March 2015
    Accepted: 22 March 2015
    Published: 31 March 2015
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    Abstract: To determine the nutritional knowledge among adolescent girls the study was undertaken on 100 adolescent junior college students of Hyderabad. A questionnaire has been developed to collect the demographic profile of the subjects, food habits of the subjects and food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used. Most of the subjects were within the age ra... Show More
  • Under Nutrition and Associated Factors Among Under-Five Age Children of Kunama Ethnic Groups in Tahtay Adiyabo Woreda, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia: Community based study

    Mekides Wondemeneh Tamiru, Belachew Etana Tolessa, Semaw Ferede Abera

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 277-288
    Received: 12 March 2015
    Accepted: 29 March 2015
    Published: 9 April 2015
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    Abstract: Child under-nutrition is one of the most serious public health problems in Ethiopia. According to Demographic and Health Survey of 2011 about 44% of children were stunted, 29% underweight and 10% were wasted nationally, which is the highest in the world. So the aim of this study was to assess prevalence of under nutrition and associated factors amo... Show More
  • Determinants of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Among Mothers: The Case of Raya Kobo District, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Misgan Legesse Liben

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 289-294
    Received: 26 February 2015
    Accepted: 17 March 2015
    Published: 17 April 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Breastfeeding is recommended as proper infant and young child feeding practice that should be initiated within the first hour after birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding protects newborns from early neonatal mortality, hence it is important to meet the millennium development goal. Methods: Quantitative community based cross-sectional... Show More
  • The Preventive Approach of Biocompounactives (3): A Review in Recent Advances in Cereals and Some Animal-Based Foods

    Abdelkarim Guaâdaoui, Fatma Bouhtit, Mounir Cherfi, Abdellah Hamal

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 295-309
    Received: 28 March 2015
    Accepted: 9 April 2015
    Published: 18 April 2015
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    Abstract: Biocompounactives are compounds which have the capability and the ability to interact with one or more component(s) of the living tissue by presenting a wide range of probable effects. They contain chemicals that are found in small quantities in plants and certain foods (such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils and whole grains); and they have action... Show More
  • Bioactivation of Carbonated Mineral Water with Passion Fruit Microcapsules

    Morais A. B. L., Xavier A. C. R., Silva G. F., Silva M. A. A. P., Pagani A. A. C.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 310-319
    Received: 19 January 2015
    Accepted: 9 April 2015
    Published: 18 April 2015
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    Abstract: The ionic gelation is a technique of microencapsulation by a reaction between a polymer solution and an ionic solution. This technique can protect the nutraceutical bioactive compounds. This study used the process of ionic gelation solution with sodium alginate in order to obtain a new product: a bioactive water from passion fruit microcapsules pla... Show More
  • Development and Assessment of Conformance of Cowpea Flour for Cake Production

    Agboka Judith Akosua, Kpodo Fidelis Mawunyo Kwasi, Dzah Courage Sedem, Mensah Christopher

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 320-325
    Received: 16 January 2015
    Accepted: 10 April 2015
    Published: 18 April 2015
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    Abstract: Cowpea is a nutritious component in human diet as well as livestock feed. It is of major importance to the livelihoods of millions of people in developing countries because it is an important source of proteins, minerals and vitamins. The leaves, pods and seeds of cowpea are consumed. This study explored the feasibility of preparing a Supreme Quali... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriocins Isolated from Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Resistant Pathogenic Strains

    Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Arshad, Ghulam Muhammad, Aqeela Yasmin, Hafiz Muhammad Adnan Hameed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 326-331
    Received: 19 March 2015
    Accepted: 8 April 2015
    Published: 18 April 2015
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    Abstract: This study was carried out to treat the microbial diseases in natural way and reduced the antibiotic resistance pressure. Five species of Lactic acid bacteria namely, L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. dulbrueckii L. plantarum, and L. fermentum, were isolated from locally produced yogurt. Bacteriocins were isolated from MRS broth culture of theses L... Show More
  • The Effect of Cooking and Fermentation on the Functional and Nutritional Properties of Walnut and Maize

    Mojisola Adenike Oyarekua, Emmanuel Olufemi Bankefa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 332-342
    Received: 4 April 2015
    Accepted: 17 April 2015
    Published: 27 April 2015
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    Abstract: Walnuts locally called ‘asala’or ‘awusa’ are eaten after boiling and maize which is fermented in the production of gruels called ‘ogi’ a widely utilized complementary food, shows qualitative and quantitative deficiency in protein content. The objective of this work is to co-ferment raw maize and walnut and also cooked walnut and maize to get low co... Show More
  • Roles of Rural Women in Livelihood and Sustainable Food Security in Ethiopia: A Case Study from Delanta Dawunt District, North Wollo Zone

    Nahusenay A., Tessfaye T.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 343-355
    Received: 1 April 2015
    Accepted: 22 April 2015
    Published: 6 May 2015
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    Abstract: This study was conducted at Delanta Dawunt District, which was characterized by high population density, recurrent drought and food insecurity. By so doing, it has assessed the various ranges of activities that are performed by women and identified the overall problems encountered by women. To these end, attempts have been made by rural women to id... Show More
  • Genetically Modified Foods and the Probable Risks on Human Health

    Gulcin Algan Ozkok

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 356-363
    Received: 10 April 2015
    Accepted: 28 April 2015
    Published: 6 May 2015
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    Abstract: Changing existing features of living beings or giving new features to them by changing the natural gene sequence through biotechnological methods is called “genetically modified organisms”, in short “GMO”. Nowadays, lots of food consumed is either totally genetically modified food or a type of food including food components produced by gene modific... Show More
  • Major Cause of Organ and Carcass Condemnation and Its Financial Loss at Bishoftu Elfora Export Abattoir

    Aynalem Mandefro, Kassaye Aragaw, Birhanu Hailu, Gezahegn Alemayehu, Gemechu Chala

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 364-372
    Received: 27 March 2015
    Accepted: 25 April 2015
    Published: 8 May 2015
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    Abstract: The study was conducted from October 2013 to April 2014 in ELFORA export abattoir. The aim of this study was to identify and determine the major causes of organ and carcass condemnation and to estimate financial losses attributed to the condemned organs and carcasses from sheep and goats slaughtered in the abattoir. Standard antemortem and postmort... Show More
  • Epidemiological Status and Vector Identification of Bovine Trypanosomiosis in Didesa District of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

    Gamechu Fayisa, Aynalem Mandefro, Birhanu Hailu, Gemechu Chala, Gezahegn Alemayehu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 373-380
    Received: 27 March 2015
    Accepted: 25 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: A cross sectional study was conducted in Didesa district of Oromia Regional State from November 2013 to June 2014 to determine the prevalence of trypanosomosis and tsetse density. Simple random sampling was used to select 556 cattle from the purposively selected four PAs for collection of blood sample. Buffy coat technique was used to determine pre... Show More
  • Prevalence of Goiter and Associated Factors Among Primary School Children Aged 6-12 Years Old in Goba Town, South East, Ethiopia

    Habtamu Demelash Enyew, Ketema Gashaw Zemedkun, Addisu Melese Dagnaw

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 381-387
    Received: 9 April 2015
    Accepted: 1 May 2015
    Published: 12 May 2015
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    Abstract: Background: There are many reasons for children to underperform at school such as nutritional status, socio-cultural environment and other environmental factors. Iodine deficiency disorder is the major cause of preventable brain damage in children resulting in academic underperformance. Although few studies have been conducted on goiter among prima... Show More
  • Protective Effect of Fish Oil and Virgin Olive Oil on Diethylnitrosamine Toxicity in Rats

    Naglaa H. M. Hassanen, Mona H. M. Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 388-396
    Received: 21 April 2015
    Accepted: 1 May 2015
    Published: 15 May 2015
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    Abstract: Liver injury induced by viruses, toxic chemicals, certain drugs and environmental pollutants, has been on the increase for the past few decades and recognized as a toxicological problem. Nitrosamine compounds are known hepatic carcinogens. The present study was carried out to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of fish oil and virgin olive oil ... Show More
  • UV - Visible Spectrophotometric Quantification of Total Polyphenol in Selected Fruits

    Terefe Tafese Bezuneh, Eyob Mulugeta Kebede

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 397-401
    Received: 13 April 2015
    Accepted: 29 April 2015
    Published: 21 May 2015
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    Abstract: Fruits are known as a richest source of bioactive compounds as polyphenols which are known to have significant health promoting properties. The present study investigates the total polyphenol content of some selected fruits extracted in: acidified 70 % ethanol, acidified 70 % methanol, acidified 70 % acetone, and 100 % water solvents. Standard gall... Show More
  • Proximate and Mineral Quality Changes in Fillets of Three Fish Species (Mugil cephalus, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Oreochrumis niloticus) at Frozen Storage (Sub 0°C)

    Afamdi Anene, Ogan I. Mba, Olivia C. Afam-Anene, Ezinne Nwanguma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 402-408
    Received: 30 April 2015
    Accepted: 15 May 2015
    Published: 26 May 2015
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    Abstract: The proximate and mineral composition of fillets from two brackish water fish species (Mugil cephalus and Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) obtained from the wild were compared with fillets from farmed fresh water fish species (Orechromus niloticus) fed commercial diet. The study also investigated the effect of frozen storage on the proximate and minera... Show More