Introduction: Child malnutrition is an imbalance between nutritional intake and the body's needs. It occurs mainly when mothers do not have sufficient nutritional knowledge and practices to feed their children. Aims: This study aims to assess the influence of mothers' nutritional...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2380
This study evaluated the proximate, vitamin, and mineral composition of alternative feeds formulated from fermented maize cob and black soldier fly (BSF) larvae composite for fish and poultry. Four feed formulations were developed using varying proportions of fermented maize cob...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2378
Jumoke Happiness Ayansola, Vincent Uchenna Unegbu, Favour Chibuzor, Ifeanyi Raphael Ugwuanyi, Oluwadunsin Adekunle, Cynthia Dike Kosisochi, Aida Rahman Maamah, Daniel Ekenem Chukwudum & Joy Babalola·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2026
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a globally significant horticultural crop, rich in bioactive compounds including lycopene, β-carotene, vitamin C, and phenolics, which promote human health and prevent disease. The high perishability of fresh tomatoes, however, causes substantial...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2376
The objective of this study was to evaluate fermented maize, termite protein hydrolysate and carrot flour. Edible termites were washed, drained, roasted to remove the fur, cooled and milled into whole termite protein meal (TPM.). The protein meal was then defatted using acetone t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2377
In Burundi, agriculture is the pillar of food security, but smallholders face financing constraints. This study aims to assess the impact of agricultural loans on the food security of rural households in the commune of Ngozi. A cross-sectional survey conducted in May 2025 collect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2375
The growing emphasis on fitness and body consciousness has contributed to increased dietary supplement use among physically active young adults. This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to assess the prevalence of dietary supplement consumption and examine demographic and exer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2374
The purpose of this study is to analyze the contribution of avocados to improving the nutrition of rural households in the Tangara commune by providing them protein, iron and zinc. This research was carried out in the Tangara commune, located in the Butanyerera province in northe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1373
The consumption of suya, a popular grilled meat delicacy in Nigeria, has raised increasing public health concerns due to possible contamination with harmful substances. This study determined the protein content and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in suya (roa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1371
Pomegranate peel, an abundant agro-industrial by-product, was evaluated for its proximate composition and bioactive constituents, with emphasis on optimizing extraction conditions for phenolics, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, anthocyanins, and pectin. Proximate analysis (dry weight b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1372
Recent studies assert that Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) are a sustainable alternative food for animal production. This study evaluated the growth, haematological profiles, and cost analysis of catfish raised with wholesome BSFL and conventional feed (CF) for 4 weeks. Forty-fiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i1369