Volume 45 Issue 2.

Consumption Pattern of Sugar Sweetened Beverages and the Relationship with Anthropometric Indices and Fasting Blood Sugar of Undergraduates in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Corresponding Author’s email: rufina.ayogu@unn.edu.ng

Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Tofu Coagulated with Grape Juice and exposed to different Heat Treatments

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Corresponding Author’s email: nessmyk@yahoo.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.2

Prevalence of Generalized Obesity, Abdominal Obesity, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes among Adults in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: toochukwujames@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.3

Development and Evaluation of Biscuits made from Cassava-Sorghum-Soybean Composite Flour to Combat Acute Malnutrition in Children

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 410001 Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: peace.ani@unn.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.4

Accession and amino acid composition and protein quality of jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) Seed

Corresponding Author’s Institution: College of Agriculture, PMB 205, Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: okolawole40@yahoo.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.5

Analysis of the Chemical Constituents of Xylopia Aethiopica targeting the Progesterone Receptors for inhibiting the growth of Uterine Leiomyoma in-Silico approach

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Chemistry, Imo State University, P M B 2000 Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: blessingadindu@imsu.edu.ng, Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.6

Evaluation of the mineral and sensory properties of fresh and dried honeydew fruits (cucumis melo var. Inodorus) and juice

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: francamdg@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.7

Iru, a Fermented Product of Parkia Biglobosa, Possesses Significant Hepatoprotective Effect in Wistar Rats During Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Depatrment of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, P.M.B 704 Akure, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: victor_efosa001@yahoo.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.8

Nutrient Composition, Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Evaluation of Protein Rich Mixed Fruit Juice Beverages Enriched with Soy Protein Powder

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Home Science and Management, Rivers State University, Faculty of Agriculture, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: catherine.orisa@ust.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.9

Relationship between emotional eating and frequency of unhealthy food consumption among Undergraduates in Public Universities in Enugu State

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Home Science and Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Corresponding Author’s email: chidiogo.ezeonyeche@unn.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.10

Nutritional Status of Urban Households: The Case of Adolescents in South Eastern Nigeria

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. Corresponding Author’s email: phinajesus@gmail.com Phone Number: +2348037776342 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.11

Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Levels and their Relationship with Dietary Diversity among Undergraduates in Ebonyi State

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: gnonyeji@yahoo.com Phone Number: +2348038261101 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.12

Nutritional Profile and Sensory Attributes of a Novel Snack From Blends of Walnut and Groundnut Paste

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, PMB 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: dorcasfunmiy2k@yahoo.com Phone Number: +2348029998052

Junk Food Consumption and Obesity Status of Tertiary Institution Students In Southwest Nigeria

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Corresponding Author’s email: adekunlecp@funaab.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.14

Pasting and Nutritional Properties of Three Unripe Banana Species Flours and Acceptability of Pastes Produced from the Flours

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Food Science and Technology College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Bowen University. PMB 284, Iwo, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: afolabi.michael@bowen.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.15

Identification of Perceived Drivers of Food Choice in Abia State, Nigeria.

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University, Umudike, Abia, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: chinazanwamadi@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.16

Postpartum Depression In Lactating Mothers, Diet Quality And Weight-For-Length of Infants 6–11 Months: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey In Rural Umuahia, Nigeria

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: okorie.ijioma@mouau.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.17

Obesity among Non-Pregnant Women in the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria; Sub-National Variation of a National Epidemic

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B 13, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Corresponding Author’s email: adeleyeadeomi@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.18

Dietary Diversity and Micronutrient Adequacy of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Asaba Specialist Hospital (Ash), Delta State, Nigeria

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: Koredequadri57@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.19

Nutritional Status of Children 0 – 23 Months in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria Nutritional Status of Infant and Young Children

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: johntsebam@gmail.com Phone number: +2348033915787 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.20

Evaluation of Nutrient Composition of Complementary Foods Made From Locally Available Cereals and Legumes

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Unit, College of Food, Agricultural Science and Technology, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State. Corresponding Author’s email: obakinsanya@bellsuniversity.edu.ng Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.21

Quality of Margarine Produced from Coconut and Cashew Kernel Oil Blends and their Potential as Shortening for Biscuit Production

Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Complementary Gruel made from Processed Maize (Zea mays) and Soy Beans (Glycine max L.) Composite flour, Banana pulp (Muna acuminate) and Palm oil (Elaeis guineensis)

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: ezeanolueifeoma@gmail.com Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njns.v45i2.23

Evaluation of Dietary Habits and Anthropometric Indices of Administrative Staff in UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla Enugu

Corresponding Author’s Institution: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Corresponding Author’s email: chiokwynweke1@gmail.com