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Assessment of Micronutrient Contents of Standardized Commonly Consumed Native Soups Among Nupe People of Niger State, Nigeria
Abduljelili Uthman,
Kola Mathew Anigo,
Sunday Ene-Ojo Atawodi,
Amanabo Musa,
Abdulrahman Abdulazeez
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
1-9
Received:
31 May 2022
Accepted:
29 June 2022
Published:
10 January 2023
Abstract: Assessment of micronutrient contents of standardized commonly consumed native soups among Nupe people of Niger state was carried. The ingredients for the recipes of six (6) commonly consumed soups were standardized, prepared and evaluated for some mineral and vitamin contents using standard procedures. The results obtained showed that “eni kuka”, “eni kpanmi”, “eni tsuku”, “eni nungbere”, “eni ezowa” and “eni emagi” are the most commonly consumed soups among the Nupe people. The mineral compositions revealed that calcium content of “eni kpanmi” (0.027 ± 0.08 mg/100g as consumed) recorded the lowest concentration. “Eni ezowa” had the highest content for magnesium (0.093 ± 0.12 mg/100g) and was significantly different (p < 0.05). The zinc content ranged from 0.016 ± 0.05 to 0.051 ± 0.05 mg/100g and level of iron was highest in “eni ezowa” (0.041± 0.03 mg/100g). The potassium concentration of the soups ranged from 0.022 ± 0.01 – 0.055 ± 0.02 mg/100g while the sodium content was highest in “eni ezowa” (0.059 ± 0.04 mg/100g). The result also revealed that “eni kuka” (0.06 ± 0.04 mg/100g as consumed) had the highest concentration of β–carotene. The vitamin B1 content of the soup was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in “eni ezowa” than the other soups. The vitamin B2 content ranged from 0.08±0.02 to 12.23 ± 1.86 mg/100g as consumed with “eni ezowa” having the highest content. Vitamin B3 content of kuka soup was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the other standardized soups and vitamin C concentration of the soups ranged from 0.20 ± 0.02 – 0.44 ± 0.04 mg/100g as consumed. The soups contain appreciable amount of minerals and vitamins B1 and B2, which could contribute in meeting the recommended dietary intake of the people.
Abstract: Assessment of micronutrient contents of standardized commonly consumed native soups among Nupe people of Niger state was carried. The ingredients for the recipes of six (6) commonly consumed soups were standardized, prepared and evaluated for some mineral and vitamin contents using standard procedures. The results obtained showed that “eni kuka”, “...
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Behavior Change Communication and Breastfeeding Practices Measured by Deuterium-Oxide Turnover Method Among Infants Aged 4-5 Months in Rural Senegal
Ousmane Diongue,
Adama Diouf,
Pape Sitor Ndour,
Mane Hélène Faye,
Abdou Badiane,
Mbeugué Thiam,
Olouwafemi Mistourath Mama,
El Hadji Momar Thiam,
Nicole Idohou Dossou
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
10-20
Received:
19 January 2023
Accepted:
14 February 2023
Published:
24 February 2023
Abstract: Breastfeeding promotion is widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective investments in promoting optimal child health, growth, and development. Several studies have shown that breastfeeding education and counseling interventions have a significant impact on improving breastfeeding practices, including exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. However, very few studies have evaluated the association between breastfeeding education and infant breast milk intake. The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of behavior change communication provided by the Nutrition Enhancement Program (NEP) on improving infant breast milk intake and breastfeeding practices. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 Local Communities in rural Senegal, of which 6 were located in the NEP intervention area and the remaining, in the non-intervention area. Breast milk intake and EBF were measured using the deuterium dose-to-mother isotope dilution (DTM) in 140 mother-infant (4-5 mo.) pairs. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices were also assessed by questionnaire. Student's t-test, ANOVA, chi-square test and McNemar test were used to compare means and percentages. A mixed model linear regression was performed to identify the associated factors of breast milk intake, measured by DTM. Breast milk intake was significantly higher in infants from the NEP area (994.7 ±197.3 g/d), compared to those from the non-NEP area (913.6 ± 222.8) g/d), p=0.023. Consumption of water from sources other than breast milk was not different between the groups. EBF rates measured by DTM were 37.0% and 28.4% in the NEP area and the non-NEP area, respectively. There was no difference on exclusive breastfeeding rate between the two areas regardless of evaluation method. Stunting and wasting were associated with lower milk intake of 107.1 g/d and 211.9 g/d, respectively. Mothers' participation in behavior change communication activities improved infants' breast milk intake, but not EBF rates. Lower breast milk consumption was associated with stunting and wasting.
Abstract: Breastfeeding promotion is widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective investments in promoting optimal child health, growth, and development. Several studies have shown that breastfeeding education and counseling interventions have a significant impact on improving breastfeeding practices, including exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. How...
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Remnant Indices for Estimating Postprandial Lipidemia in Young Women
Erika Mizutani-Watanabe,
Michitaka Naito
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
21-28
Received:
25 January 2023
Accepted:
14 February 2023
Published:
24 February 2023
Abstract: Postprandial hyperglycemia is well established as a major risk factor for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, for postprandial hyperlipidemia, no definitive criteria exist, and fasting values of lipids and lipoproteins had limited efficacy for estimating postprandial lipidemia. In the present study, we performed a fat-ingestion test and aimed to propose indices for estimating postprandial lipoprotein metabolism. Methods: Healthy young Japanese women (n=54, age 21.1 ± 1.0 y) with apolipoprotein E phenotype 3/3 were enrolled. They ingested fat cream (OFTT cream™, Jomo, Japan; 1 g/kg as cream, 0.35 g/kg as fat). Venous blood samples were taken before (0 h) and at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6 h after ingestion. Results: The serum triglyceride (TG) level peaked at 2 h and returned to below baseline at 6 h. The remnant-like particle-TG (RP-TG) level increased at 1 h, peaked at 2 h, and returned to baseline at 6 h. The remnant lipoprotein-cholesterol (RLP-C) level increased at 2 h, peaked at 4 h, and returned to baseline at 6 h. The apolipoprotein B48 level increased at 1 h, peaked at 4 h, and did not return to baseline at 6 h. The apolipoprotein B100 concentration slightly decreased at 2 h and increased at 6 h. TG−RP-TG did not change during 6 h, but RP-TG/TG rose at 2–6 h compared to the fasting value. RP-TG/RLP-C increased at 2–4 h and returned to baseline at 6 h. Conclusion: After fat ingestion, while the concentration of non-remnant TG was stable, remnant TG increased. The content of TG per remnant particle increased up to 2 h and decreased from 2 h to 6 h, and the size became smaller. The remnant indices, RP-TG/TG and RP-TG/RLP-C, may be useful for estimating postprandial lipidemia.
Abstract: Postprandial hyperglycemia is well established as a major risk factor for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, for postprandial hyperlipidemia, no definitive criteria exist, and fasting values of lipids and lipoproteins had limited efficacy for estimating postprandial lipidemia. In the present study, we performed a fat-ingestion test and aimed...
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Food Service Operators Licensure Status: Implication for Food Safety in Ghana
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2023
Pages:
29-38
Received:
24 October 2022
Accepted:
13 February 2023
Published:
28 February 2023
Abstract: The regulation (governance) of the business of food service operators (FSOs) by the state is important to consumer food safety. However, not very much is understood of the level of acceptance of this task among FSOs. The aim of this study was to examine FSOs licensure status and its impact on consumer food safety. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sampling technique was used to select 285 FSOs from the 16 communities in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed a high awareness of license acquisition, low level of acquired license, lack of knowledge on when to acquire license and from the appropriate agencies among FSOs. Further, FSOs awareness influenced their license acquisition. Number of years in business also influenced FSOs awareness of license acquisition but not their attitude towards license acquisition. Hence, a potential adverse implication for safe food delivery. The findings provide theoretical and practical implications for all stakeholders in the food service industry. Food safety regulators, academia and media houses should intensify their education of FSOs and the general public on the need for licensing and purchasing food from only licensed operators.
Abstract: The regulation (governance) of the business of food service operators (FSOs) by the state is important to consumer food safety. However, not very much is understood of the level of acceptance of this task among FSOs. The aim of this study was to examine FSOs licensure status and its impact on consumer food safety. A descriptive cross-sectional surv...
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