Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies are substantial public health challenges in developing regions. Traditional cereal-based gruels often provide insufficient essential nutrients and have limited capacity to sequester free radicals in the body. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7893
The increasing demand for micronutrients to address deficiencies and the worldwide transition to functional foods have made nutrient-enriched flours from underutilized crops a matter of great concern. Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) contains high levels of beta-carotene (provi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2852
Background: The human body needs essential micronutrients to function properly. Infants, who are constantly growing and developing, have significant nutritional needs. A balanced diet and protective nutrients will provide the elements necessary for their growth and harmonious dev...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i11825
The aim of this study was to formulate highly nutritious infant foods. The nutritional quality of a complementary porridge based on pearl millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato, dates and mixed with Moringa leaf powder was assessed using standard methods. A total of 7 formulations w...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10677
Aim: In Burkina Faso, low micronutrients intake is one of factors responsible of under five years children malnutrition. Research on local food to find best vegetables rich in micronutrients is a way to improve children nutrition. The aim of this study is to assess micronutrients...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i4630
Aims: To study the response of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to vermicompost enriched with biofertilizers, bioagents and micronutrients. Study Design: Field experiment was conducted at Junagadh (Gujarat) with ten treatments comprising of vermicompost enriched with biofertilizer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i730439
Composite flour production and utilization in Nigeria and globally is on the increase. This is to take advantage of its nutritional and health benefits at the same time increase the food value of certain cereals and tubers. This study was designed to evaluate the antinutrients an...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230167
Abera Admasu Birhanu, Bezuayehu Kerisew Semahagn, Endalkachew Nibret Simegn, Melaku Adal Eshetie & Abayneh Munshea Abitew·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2020
Aims: To evaluate serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) concentration in relation to clinical status among people living with HIV/AIDS for possible interventions. Study Design: A cross-sectional study design was used. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between January...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i530203
Garri is a popular, easy to prepare, storable and low cost staple food made from cassava roots, but lacks the right balance of nutrients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of incorporating mango fruit mesocarp flour as a supplement on the functional, physicochemica...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i329990
Aim: To study the response of Pigeonpea to seed polymerization with micronutrients and foliar spray at different growth stages. Place of Study: Field experiment was conducted during kharif 2014 at Main Agricultural Research Station, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2017/37999