Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017

  • Comparison of the Nutritional Status and Infant Feeding Practices Between Selected Rural and Urban Areas in Bangladesh

    Abul Kashem Obidul Huq, Nezamul Haque, Farhana Akther, Sonia Zebsyn, Jasmin Ara Farhana, Sardar Mohammad Golam Moktadir

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 167-171
    Received: Jun. 28, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 07, 2017
    Published: Aug. 04, 2017
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    Abstract: The study was cross sectional design and carried out among 122 mother-infant pairs of the urban and rural areas in Tangail district, Bangladesh, aimed at the comparison of infant feeding practices and nutritional status of the rural and urban areas. There was a significant difference observed in their educational level (urban graduate 44.3% compare... Show More
  • Agricultural Extension in Promoting Household Nutritional Security– Relevant Success Stories

    Vijayakhader

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 172-178
    Received: Jul. 14, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 25, 2017
    Published: Aug. 04, 2017
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    Abstract: Over 7000 people die of hunger every day. Close to 70% of women and children suffer from hidden hunger. Most vulnerable sections are adolescent girls, pregnant & lactating mothers, and underweight children under five age. Malnutrition is both a driver and an outcome of poverty and inequality. Under nutrition leading to stunting causes irreversible ... Show More
  • Introduction and Safety Evaluation of Citrinin in Foods

    Wang Huiqin, Zhang Shufen, Lin Taifeng, Zheng Dawei

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 179-183
    Received: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Published: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Citrinin is a kind of mycotoxin, which is produced during Monascus fermentation to produce Monascus Pigments. Studies have shown that citrinin has certain nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, which can cause tumor, induce mutation and so on. The pretreatment of samples was carried out by ultrasonic assisted extraction centrifugal separation and nitro... Show More
  • Study on the Effect of Several Natural Products on Tyrosine Damage Induced by Peroxynitrite

    Xiaoyu Tang, Anqi Wei, Yan Wang, Yunjing Luo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 184-191
    Received: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Published: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Peroxynitrite (ONOOˉ), a powerful oxidant, is produced by nitric oxide (NO.) and superoxide anion (O2.ˉ). Under the physiological condition, the ONOOˉ could oxidize the lipids, nitrifyproteins, damage DNA and others biomolecules, thereby harm human health. The study used natural products Capsanthin, Myricetin and Capsaicin as the research object an... Show More
  • Effects of Traditional Processing Methods on the Mineral and Antinutrients of Fresh and Squeezed-Washed Bitter Leaf

    Agomuo Jude Kelechi, Okache Thomas Akobi, Taiwo Mayomi, Anamege Lynda Chioma

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 192-197
    Received: Apr. 25, 2017
    Accepted: May 04, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Bitter Leaf is a vegetable that is widely consumed and cherished in South-Eastern Nigeria. Palm oil, Potash, Salt and boiling process was used in the squeeze-washing at 3 pre-processing methods of squeeze-wash and periods of 3 to 8 minutes. The percentage retention and losses of mineral and antinutrient increased simultaneously during squeeze-washi... Show More
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Plants Used in Ethnomedicine in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

    Mercy Gospel Ajuru, Light Femi Williams, Gospel Ajuru

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 198-205
    Received: Apr. 29, 2017
    Accepted: May 10, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of six plants used in ethnomedicine in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria was carried out to identify and quantify the bioactive compounds present in these highly medicinal plants. The plants studied were Phyllanthus amarus Schum and Thonn, Euphorbia heterophylla Linn., Senna occidentalis L., Pipe... Show More
  • Use of the Ruminal Content of Cattle Benefited in the Municipality Píritu, State Falcón-Venezuela, as a Food Resource

    Héctor Bracho-Espinoza

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 206-210
    Received: May 10, 2017
    Accepted: May 20, 2017
    Published: Oct. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: In recent years, the use of ruminal content has been booming in the preparation of different formulations and presentations for animal feed, either by using it directly or by processing it to obtain various commercial products. Within these products, can be mentioned, in special form, the Forage Flour (HF) and the nutritional blocks. Not to mention... Show More