Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Foaming Properties of Soy Protein Isolate Hydrolysates

    Luis Alberto Panizzolo, María Cristina Añón

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 26 November 2014
    Accepted: 22 December 2014
    Published: 4 January 2015
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    Abstract: Tensoactive species obtained by papain hydrolysis of soy protein were characterized structurally and physicochemically, and their foam-forming and -stabilizing capacity studied. Protein structural changes upon reaction ending were correlated with functional and interfacial properties and with the behaviour thereof with varying hydrolysis degree. Tw... Show More
  • Iron Deficiency Aneamia is Moderate Public Health Problem among School Going Adolescent Girls in Berahle District, Afar, Northeast Ethiopia

    Omer Seid Adem, Kidane Tadsse, Aregawi Gebremedhin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 10-16
    Received: 6 January 2015
    Accepted: 25 January 2015
    Published: 3 February 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Anemia among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia is moderate public health problem. However, the prevalence of anemia among school going adolescent girls is not well documented yet. Objective: To determine the magnitude of anemia and associated factors among school going adolescent girls in Berahle district, Afar, northeast Ethio... Show More
  • Night Blindness is a Serious Public Health Problem of Pregnant Women’s in Tahtay Koraro District, Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia

    Omer Seid, Mache Tsadik, Nechey Kassa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 17-23
    Received: 12 December 2014
    Accepted: 25 December 2014
    Published: 10 February 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Night blindness is significant public health problem among pregnant women in Ethiopia and estimated to be more severe in rural areas. However; there is insufficient information about the magnitude of night blindness among pregnant women’s of rural Ethiopia. The same is true in the study region. Objective: To assess the prevalence and ... Show More
  • Refrigeration Storage Effect on Nutritive Value and Antioxidant Properties of Five Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Northern Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

    Patricia D. Oulai, Lessoy T. Zoué, Sébastien L. Niamké

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 24-31
    Received: 6 January 2015
    Accepted: 1 February 2015
    Published: 11 February 2015
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    Abstract: Storage and processing technologies have been utilized for centuries to prevent post harvest losses of vegetables and to transform them into safe, delicious and stable products. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of refrigeration storage (4°C) on the nutritional value of five leafy vegetables (Hibiscus sabdariffa, Amaranthus hybridus,... Show More
  • The Effect of Different Levels of Coriander Oral Administration on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Rats

    Rasha H. Hasan, Nehal M. Belal

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 32-38
    Received: 18 January 2015
    Accepted: 30 January 2015
    Published: 15 February 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is grown as a spice crop all over the world. A few articles have linked the consumption of coriander to certain liver diseases but several articles have disputed these assertions and the consumption of coriander has been on the increase. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of oral admin... Show More
  • Formulation, Nutritive Value Assessment and Effect on Weight Gain of Infant Formulae Prepared from Locally Available Materials

    Johnson Joel Theophilus, Atule Rebecca Ashi, Gbashi Sefater, Ogbolosingha Atieme Joseph

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 39-46
    Received: 28 January 2015
    Accepted: 2 February 2015
    Published: 15 February 2015
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    Abstract: The widespread problem of infant malnutrition in developing countries has stirred efforts in research, development and extension by both local and international organizations. As a result, the formulation and development of nutritious weaning foods from local and readily available raw materials, which are cost effective has become imperative in man... Show More