The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves and determine the impact of their extract on the zinc, iron and vitamin A metabolism in rats. Fresh Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves that we...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1210
Background/Objective: Vegetables and fruits are important sources of protective substances, which are highly beneficial for the maintenance of good health and prevention of diseases. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive prope...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230056
Background/Objective: Vegetables and fruits play a highly significant role in food security of the underprivileged in both urban and rural settings. The study was designed to determine the nutritional composition of some neglected underutilized fruits and vegetables in Southeast...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230058
Aims: To correlate obesity/atherosclerosis with body mass index, serum cholesterol, serum triglyceride, serum low density lipoprotein and serum high density lipoprotein of diet induced obese wistar rats. Study Design: Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics (Animal...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v31i230043
Background/Objective: Micronutrient malnutrition is a public health problem. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of micronutrient to fight hidden hunger and several chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40243
Background: Jackfruits are seasonal fruit with high moisture content which predisposes them to spoilage. They are rich sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemical and also contains pectin. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the nu...