Girma Kibatu

The Status of Iodine Nutrition and Iodine Deficiency Disorders among School Children in Metekel Zone, NorthWest Ethiopia

Girma Kibatu, Endalkachew Kibret & Molla Gedefaw · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Iodine deficiency disorders are important public health problems in Ethiopia.  The aim of this study was to measure prevalence and severity of iodine deficiency disorders among school children in Metekel zone. Methods: A cross-sectional school based descriptive study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20833

Determination of Zinc in Some Infants and Young Children Foods Available in Supermarkets and Pharmacies Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Girma Kibatu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the zinc content of some infants and young children foods and supplementations available in supermarkets and pharmacies. Methods: 1.0 g of food samples were digested by wet ashing method and the content of zinc in the infant food...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21248