International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013

  • Functionally Defective High Density Lipoprotein is Pro-Oxidant: a Deviation from Normal Atheroprotective Character

    S. Sini., N. Jayakumari

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 92-101
    Received: 10 April 2013
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    Published: 02 May 2013
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    Abstract: High-density lipoprotein is a potential life saving antiatherogenic molecule. However, not all HDL is function-ally similar, it can become dysfunctional and may increase atherosclerotic risk. At present, it is unknown, which structural alterations of HDL are essential accounting for its defective functionality and the precise pro-atherogenic mechan... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Activity of a Bacteriocin Produced by Lactobacillus Plantarum 29V and Strain’S Viability in Palm Kernel Oil

    Zambou Ngoufack François, Kaktcham Pierre Marie, Tiogo Azemfack Huguette Noëlle, Guetiya Wadoum Raoul Emeric

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 102-108
    Received: 17 April 2013
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    Published: 02 May 2013
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    Abstract: The present investigation reports the characterization of the bacteriocin produced by the probiotic strain Lac-tobacillus plantarum 29V isolated from raw cow milk in the Western’s highlands of Cameroon, as well as the viability of this strain in the palm kernel oil. The antimicrobial compound synthesized by Lactobacillus plantarum 29V was sensitive... Show More
  • Determinants of Eating Habits among Pre-Retired and Post-Retired Mauritians

    Yashvee Dunneram, Deerajen Ramasawmy, Prity Pugo-Gunsam, Rajesh Jeewon

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 109-115
    Received: 18 April 2013
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    Published: 02 May 2013
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    Abstract: The aging population (60 years and above) is becoming a global phenomenon and so is in Mauritius and over the last 4 years there has been an increase of 20.4%. There is an inadequate nutrition-related data among the older adults in Mauritius and in addition the factors influencing eating habits warrant investigation. This study aimed to understand ... Show More
  • Malnutrition Among Children in the Sahel Region: Causes, Consequences and Prevention

    G.O. Ayenigbara

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 116-121
    Received: 12 April 2013
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    Published: 20 May 2013
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    Abstract: Childhood period is a period of rapid growth. Research has shown that malnutrition delays growth, retards mental development and predisposes affected individuals to, and aggravates health problems. In view of these deleterious consequences, the author examined the causes and consequences of malnutrition among children in the Sahel region and therea... Show More
  • Maternal Knowledge of Optimal Breastfeeding Practices and Associated Factors in Rural Communities of Arba Minch Zuria

    Dessalegn Tamiru, Shikur Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 122-129
    Received: 03 May 2013
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    Published: 20 May 2013
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    Abstract: Breastfeeding is one of the components of Primary Health Care and considered as natural practices in Ethiopia. However, a wide range of harmful infant feeding practices is documented even after implementations of infant and young child feeding guidelines in 2004. Therefore the major objective of this study was to assess maternal knowledge about opt... Show More
  • Biochemical and Dietary Indicators among Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians: Findings from a Cross Sectional Study in Rural Bangladesh

    Fahmida Dil Farzana, Shahnawaz Ahmed, Farzana Ferdous, Lana Vanderlee, Soroar Hossain Khan, Anjan Kumar Roy, Mohammod Jobayer Chisti, Abu Syed Golam Faruque, Sumon Kumar Das

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 130-136
    Received: 05 May 2013
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    Published: 20 May 2013
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    Abstract: Well-planned vegetarian diet provides numerous health benefits and is appropriate for all stages of life cycle. On the other hand, vegetarians often suffer from lower level or are deficient with different micro as well as macro nutrients. This ultimately led the study to determine and compare dietary intake and biochemical concentration of macro an... Show More
  • The Effect of Preparation of Boiled Foals’ meat by the Yakut Technique on the Nutritional Value of Yakut Horse Foals’ Meat

    Alexey A. F., Petrova L. V.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 137-141
    Received: 06 May 2013
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    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: The results of the study on the effect of different cooking techniques of Yakut national meat products on the nutritional value of Yakut horse foals’ meat.
  • Assessment of Therapeutic Nutritional Knowledge of Jordanian Nurses

    Naseem M. Al-Shwaiyat, Areej B. Sinjillawi, Abdallah S. Al-Rethaiaa, Alaa-Eldin A. Fahmy, Riyad M. Al-Saraireh, Mohammad M. Aqel, Sabal M. Al-Hajjaj, Alaa S. Al-Sbou

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 142-148
    Received: 01 May 2013
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    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: Nurses have a great contact with hospitalized patients and play an important role in their nutritional management. The current research is a cross-sectional survey, carried out in Al-Hussein Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan, to study the level of therapeutic nutritional knowledge of Jordanian nurses. Two hundred and fifty regist... Show More
  • The Pysico-Chemical and Sensory Properties of Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophilus) Jam

    Eke-Ejiofor. J, Owuno. F

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 149-152
    Received: 17 May 2013
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    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The potential of a nutritious fruit such as jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophilus) has remained largely untapped. Most tropical fruits can be processed and preserved in order to reduce post harvest loss in small scale operations using simple techniques. The proximate composition and sensory properties of jackfruit jam were investigated and pineapple j... Show More
  • Consumer Perceptions of Agro-Food Products with Ethical Values in Serbia: An Exploratory Study

    Driouech. Noureddin, Capone. Roberto, Dernini. Sandro, Berjan. Sinisa, El Bilali. Hamid, Radovic. Mirjana, Despotovic. Aleksandra, Panin. Biljana

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 153-159
    Received: 18 May 2013
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    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The renewed and intensified interest in issues of business ethics is typified by growth in demand of products encompassing ethical values such as organic and Fair Trade products. Consumer attitude to foods is mainly influenced by concerns (e.g. food safety, human health, environmental impact) and commodity attributes (e.g. quality, taste, freshness... Show More