International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014

  • A Novel Detection Method for Escherichia Coli O157 by Peptide Nucleic Acid Array

    Ki-Eun Lee, Woo-Seog Jeong, Seong-In Lim, Se-Ryun Kim, Yong-Kuk Kwon, Jin-San Moon, Soo-Yeon Cho, Jae-Young Song, Dong-Jun An

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 14-18
    Received: 25 November 2013
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    Published: 20 January 2014
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    Abstract: E. coli O157 is responsible for a number of human infections through the consumption of foods of animal origin, particularly those originating from cattle. Food poisoning by Escherichia coli O157 causes diarrhea, bloody stools and abdominal pain in humans, and may lead to severe kidney failure or brain injury. For these reasons, E. coli O157 has be... Show More
  • Changes in Texture and Liquid Holding Capacity of Spiced Liquid Smoked Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix) Muscle Wrapped in Aluminium Foil during Refrigerated Storage

    Frank Fijelu, Wenshui Xia

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 19-25
    Received: 19 December 2013
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    Published: 20 January 2014
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    Abstract: The effects of equivalent concentrations of both garlic and ginger separately in fresh and powder form in muscle proteins of liquid smoked silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) during chilled storage were investigated for a period of 24 days. The control and the treated smoked fish samples were analysed periodically for liquid holding capacity,... Show More
  • Water Footprint in the Mediterranean Food Chain: Implications of Food Consumption Patterns and Food Wastage

    Roberto Capone, Philipp Debs, Hamid El Bilali, Gianluigi Cardone, Nicola Lamaddalena

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 26-36
    Received: 17 December 2013
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    Published: 30 January 2014
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    Abstract: Consumed food type, composition and quantity affects water resources demand (cf. water footprint). Since blue water resources availability is limited in the Mediterranean area diets shifting and food losses and waste reduction are key strategies. The paper aims at analyzing the water footprint of food consumption and implications of food waste in t... Show More
  • Implication of Cultural Factors in Spatial Patterns of Stunting among the Three Main Frafra Groups in Upper East Region of Ghana

    Christopher Sormiteyema Boatbil, Chris Bambey Guure

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 37-43
    Received: 07 January 2014
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    Published: 20 February 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Child malnutrition is a public health problem in Ghana. Focused on three sub-districts of Gurene, Talensi and Nabdam in the Upper East Region of Ghana, this study examines how cultural factors occasion spatial patterns of stunting. Method: A questionnaire for 300 respondents were equally shared among sub-districts. Result: The study ind... Show More
  • Assessment of Mineral Deficiencies among Grazing Areas in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

    Shisia K. Silvanus, Ngure Veronica, Nyambaka Hudson, Jumba Isaac, Oduor Fredrick

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 44-48
    Received: 11 December 2013
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    Published: 20 February 2014
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    Abstract: A study conducted in the major grazing areas of Uasin Gishu involved twenty-eight (28) soils, twenty-eight (28) forage and forty-two (42) serum samples collected in six divisions at different sites. The purpose of the study was to determine the macro-and trace elements in soils, forages and animal serum, and compare to the recommended standards so ... Show More
  • Potential Effect of Date Pits Fortified Bread on Diabetic Rats

    Mona S. Halaby, Mohammed H. Farag, Attyat H. Gerges

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 49-59
    Received: 08 January 2014
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    Published: 20 February 2014
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    Abstract: The present work was conducted to evaluate the effect of fortified pan bread with 5%, 10%, and 15% date pits powder on the chemical constituents, the nutritional value, and rheological characteristics of different dough samples using farinograph and on its sensory properties. The rheological properties of dough referred that there was an increase i... Show More
  • Assessing Obesity, Body Fatness and Dietary Behaviors among Adult College Students in Hail, Saudi Arabia