N. M. Nnam

Phytochemicals, In vitro Bioavailability of Beta Carotene and Anti-nutrient Composition of Some Neglected Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetables and Fruits in South East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria

N. N. Umerah & N. M. Nnam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230056

Nutritional Composition of Neglected Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetables and Fruits in South East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria

N. N. Umerah & N. M. Nnam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230058

Identifiction and Documentation of Neglected Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetables and Fruits in South East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria

N. N. Ngwa & N. M. Nnam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40243