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Diabetes Mellitus Control Including Fruits in Diet: Exhaustive Review and Meta-analysis

Md. Shawan Ali, Shanawaz Ahmed, Md. Rockibul Islam, Md. Sazu Ahamed, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Mst. Khodeza Khatun & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

A class of illnesses known as diabetes mellitus impacts how our bodies utilize glucose or blood sugar in oxidation control by human lunch. It serves as a significant source of energy for the cells that comprise our muscles and tissues which are essential to our health. It's also...

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Comparing the Label and Real Content of the Local Bottled Drinking Water Manufactured in Benghazi with Libyan Specifications for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and Bottled Drinking Water

Mohammed H. Buzgeia, Salima Elfagi, Faiza Nouh, Hassan Alhamali, Safwat Almanssi & Salah Bohajar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

For consumers, the composition of the drinking water is indicated on a label attached to the water bottle. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the labeling of locally bottled drinking water comparing with the Libyan specifications for food and water labels. Physical a...

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An Impact of Threshold Heat Level on Local Garri Producers in Osun State, Nigeria

Amoo Adebayo B., Oyetoke Mosunmola, Akinwumi Isaac Tope, Francis Olusegun Oladeji, Omotoso Ayodele Jacob & Nsikak Akpan · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Garri production stands as a vital economic endeavor in Nigeria, with the well-being of local producers raising concerns regarding health and safety. This study focused on evaluating the prevalence of heat stress among Omoboriowo local garri processing producers in Ifon Osun, Oro...

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Effect of Habitual Caffeine Intake on Physical Activity Level in the Students of Selected Bangladeshi University

Tanveer Akik Ibne Alam, Tanzina Akter Shipu, Sinthia Shahreen Bristy & Marjan Maria · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Background: The psychostimulant that is most often used worldwide is caffeine. It is still unclear how habitual caffeine consumption and physical activity are related. Moreover, research on the relationship between caffeine intake and physical activity have been conducted almost...

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Storage Changes in Triple Fortified Tigernut and Moringa Seed Based Aqueous Drinks

Ashaver V. A., Ariahu C. C., Yusufu M. I., Ariahu E. C. & Gbuusu B. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The study investigated storage changes in triple fortified tiger nut and moringa seed based aqueous drinks. During accelerated shelf life testing, vitamins C, Retinol Palmitate, pH, Total volatile bases (TVB) and microbial analysis were determined using standard procedures. From...

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Gender-Centric Assessment of Food Literacy among Staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife, Nigeria

M. Funke Olumakaiye, B. Rachael Popoola & O. Victor Olayemi · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Aim: This study investigated and elucidated gender-specific patterns in food literacy. Study Design:  A cross-sectional pilot study with a stratified random sampling technique was adopted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on five domains of food literacy...

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Formulation of Aqueous Drinks Using Tigernut and Moringa Seeds: Effect of Adding Chemical Hurdles and Fortificants on Physico-Chemical and Rheological Properties

Ashaver V. A., Ariahu C. C., Yusufu M. I., Ariahu E. C. & Gbuusu B. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The study was undertaken to determine the physico-chemical and rheological properties of tigernut and moringa seeds based aqueous drinks influenced by chemical hurdles and fortificants. The aqueous drink was produced using a 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, and 50:50(w/w) tiger...

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Influence of Socio-Economic Determinants on Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Status among Young Adults in Noakhali, Bangladesh

Sinthia Shahreen Bristy, Tanveer Akik Ibne Alam, Sujit Kumar Banik, Hosna Khatun & Md. Rezaul Karim · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Aims: Dietary diversity (DD) is an increase in the variety of foods within and between food categories over a certain period of time. This study investigates the relationship between Individual Dietary Diversity Score (IDDS) and socioeconomic variables among young individuals, ai...

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Effect of Processing on the Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Aku (Winged Termite) Insect Foods in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ujunwa Mercy Okonkwo, Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe & Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The study examined the effect of three processing techniques- raw, boiling and toasting on chemical composition of Aku and organoleptic acceptability of a dish based on rice and Aku (WINGED TERMITE) (macrotemesbelliscous) was assessed. The experiment was carried out in a-3x1 fact...

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Development and Characterization of Instant Nutrient Dense Amaranth-based Composite Soup for Women of Child Bearing Age

Olamide Abigael Akande, Dorothy Nakimbgwe & Ivan M. Mukisa · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Aim: This study was aimed to develop nutrient dense instant grain amaranth-based soup with high protein, vitamin A, iron, zinc and dietary fibre contents for women of child bearing age using locally available crops in Uganda. Study Design: Six soups were produced from blends of e...

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Identification of Virulence Genes of Samonella and Staphylococcus aureus Strains from Dried Meat Isolate in N’Djamena

Djimadoum KIMASSOUM, FATOU Corka Kane, Tariam Djibangar A., Lesley Ngum L., Abdelsalam Tidjani & Wilfred F. Mbacham · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Over 30% of the population in developed countries suffers from food born infectious diseases each year with diarrheal as a common symptom. Globally most of these foodborne diseases caused by Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus have been link to meat consumption. Virulence genes...

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The Use of Garlic Extract to Carp Fish for Preventing Degradation, Investigation of Organoleptic and Ph Tests during Cold Storage of the Product

Salmaa Ishma H., Tara Filardi, Lisa Gabriela & Evi Liviawaty · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This research aims to find out how long carp can be left at low temperatures at 5o - 10o C with the addition of the natural preservative garlic based on organoleptic tests and pH tests. Garlic contains allicin which functions to kill gram-positive and negative bacteria. Garlic is...

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Quality Evaluation of Edible Beef Skin Produced Using Different Singeing Methods

Ojinnaka, M. C., Ubaka, I. T., Obeta, N. A. & Okudu, H. O. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This study investigated some nutrient components, concentrations of some heavy metals and sensory properties of processed edible beef skin (ponmo). The edible beef skin were processed using different singeing methods (wood, gas oven, tyre, shaving stick). The results of some of t...

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Consumption Pattern and Heavy Metals Content of Commonly Consumed Fish in Benghazi

Nowara Younis, Asma Joma, Heba Sultan, Faiza Nouh, Salima Elfagi, Mohammed H. Buzgeia & Salah Bohajar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Fish consumption has become an essential phenomenon due to the increasing appreciation of its health and economic benefits. The current study aims to identify the pattern of fish consumption and knowledge regarding the nutritive values of fish in Benghazi City. As well, it aims t...

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