International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016

  • Results of Cultivation of Japanese Kelp (Saccharina japonica) in Primorsky Krai, Russia

    Delik D. Gabaev, Serge M. Dimitriev

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 145-159
    Received: 14 January 2016
    Accepted: 25 March 2016
    Published: 12 April 2016
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    Abstract: Animals and plants, living near human settlements in the three climatic zones, accumulate substances that allow them to resist extreme environmental factors. By consuming these plants and animals, people strengthen the immune system that also facilitates their existence in harsh conditions. Many of the world known species appreciated for their medi... Show More
  • Nutritional Adequacy of the Daily Stuff at the University Canteens: The Case of a Philippine University

    Milagros C. Suyu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 160-169
    Received: 3 March 2016
    Accepted: 25 March 2016
    Published: 16 April 2016
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    Abstract: One of the services that a college or university offers to her students is food service. The school canteen can serve as an avenue for developing proper food habits, supporting nutrition education and observing table etiquette. The school canteen can also help reduce nutritional problems by offering and promoting a good selection of economical but ... Show More
  • Effect of Grape Juice Consumption and Red Wine in the Osteoprotegerin Level and Systolic Blood Pressure in Rats Wistar Fed High - Fat Diet

    Teresa Palmisciano Bedê, Vânia Mattoso, Ana Cláudia Pascoal, Eduardo de Salvo Castro, Carlos Alberto Soares da Costa, Gilson Teles Boaventura, Vilma Blondet de Azeredo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 170-174
    Received: 21 March 2016
    Accepted: 31 March 2016
    Published: 16 April 2016
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    Abstract: High-fat diet contributes to reduction of bone mineral density and development of cardiovascular diseases. High-fat diet promotes the release substrate for formation of atheromatous plaques as well as increase production of cytokines and prostaglandins, interfering negatively in the concentration of osteoprotegerin - responsible for inhibiting the ... Show More
  • Rhizome Extract of White Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roxb) Maintains Testicular Function of Aging Mice

    Sutyarso, Hendri Busman, Mohammad Kanedi, Muhartono

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 175-178
    Received: 27 March 2016
    Accepted: 5 April 2016
    Published: 26 April 2016
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    Abstract: Ginger is recognized as antioxidants and chemoprotective. Therefore the rhizome extract of this plant could allegedly reverse aging process. The study is intended to investigate the possible effects of rhizome extract of white ginger (Zingiber officinale Roxb.) on the testicular function of aging male mice (Mus musculus Linn.). Male albino mice age... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Substances Production at Refrigeration Temperatures by Lactobacillus delbrueckii MH10: A Candidate for Food Biopreservation

    Hrachya Hovhannisyan, Alireza Goodarzi, Andranik Barseghyan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 179-184
    Received: 2 April 2016
    Accepted: 11 April 2016
    Published: 26 April 2016
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    Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine formation of antibacterial substances in supernatants of L. delbrueckii during cold storage and evaluate whether the application of this bacteria to raw ground beef would result in significant reductions of E. coli O157:H7 during refrigerated storage. Antibacterial activity of a newly isolated Lactobacil... Show More
  • Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices Among Mothers of Children Aged 6–23 Months in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Rural Ethiopia

    Kedir Teji Roba, Thomas P. O’Connor, Tefera Belachew, Nora M. O’Brien

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 185-194
    Received: 16 March 2016
    Accepted: 24 March 2016
    Published: 28 April 2016
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    Abstract: It is estimated that 6% of all deaths of under 5 years old children in developing countries can be prevented by appropriate complementary feeding, in particular good dietary diversity and meal frequency. The aim of this paper is to assess infant and young child feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6-23 months in rural Ethiopia. A commun... Show More
  • Chemical Composition, Functional and Sensory Properties of Maize Ogi Fortified with Periwinkle Meat Flour

    Ufot Evanson Inyang, Winifred Edet Effiong

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 195-200
    Received: 9 April 2016
    Accepted: 20 April 2016
    Published: 3 May 2016
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    Abstract: The present study was aimed at assessing the effect of supplementing dried maize ogi with 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% periwinkle meat flour on the chemical composition and functional properties of the flour blends as well as the sensory properties of the ogi gruel. The result showed that substituting maize ogi with levels of periwinkle meat flour led to s... Show More
  • Effect of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin E and Vitamin C Supplementation on Thyroid Hormones in Rats with Hypothyroidism

    Naeem M. Rabeh, Hanan A. El-Ghandour

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 201-210
    Received: 1 April 2016
    Accepted: 11 April 2016
    Published: 10 May 2016
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    Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C (Vit.C) and Vitamin E (Vit.E) supplementation on thyroid hormones in rats with hypothyroidism. Thirty six rats were divided into two main groups, the first main group (6 rats) was fed on basal diet only. The second main group (30 rat) were injected with 10 mg/kg/day Propylt... Show More
  • Effect of Halawa Tahinia Alone or with Ginger and Cinnamon on Sex Hormones in Adult Male Rats

    Naeem M. Rabeh

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 211-219
    Received: 1 April 2016
    Accepted: 11 April 2016
    Published: 10 May 2016
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    Abstract: This study was performed to investigate the effect of halawa tahinia alone or in combination with ginger and cinnamon on sex hormones as well as serum antioxidant levels. Thirty Wistar adult male rat were divided into five groups, control group fed on basal diet only and test groups (n=24) divided into 4 groups as follow, group (1) fed on basal die... Show More
  • Gender Differences in Anthropometric Indices Among Primary School Children in Delta South-Senatorial District, Delta State Nigeria

    Ogbe Joseph Ogheneruese, Ekuremu Joy

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 220-223
    Received: 13 January 2016
    Accepted: 17 February 2016
    Published: 17 May 2016
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    Abstract: Purpose: the purpose of this study was to assess gender differences in anthropometrics of weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and mid upper-arm-circumference. Method: the method was the exploratory study design. The sampled population was 510 primary school children between the ages of 6 – 12 years obtained by multi-stage sampling techniques alon... Show More
  • Evaluation of Nutritional Status and Heavy Metals Toxicity for Asthmatic Children

    Ghada M. El-Kherbawy, Amany A. Salem, Mona S. Mahklouf

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 224-233
    Received: 27 April 2016
    Accepted: 12 May 2016
    Published: 27 May 2016
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    Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate blood heavy metals toxicity for asthmatic children and their nutritional status. One hundred children suffering asthma attending the Al-Galaa Teaching Hospital during winter were enrolled in the study. Data was collected by personal interview with their mothers to fill a special questionnaire sheet (socioecono... Show More