International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025

  • Research Article

    Assesment of the Knowledge Level in the Mifi Division (Western Region of Cameroon) and the Nutritional Value of the Wild Leaf Vegetable Lactuca capensis

    Mekam Tamdie Armelle, Ekwala Misse Ngangue Roland Jethro*, Tuem Somon Regine, Manz Koule Jules Christophe, Nombo Josée Rebecca, Nsoga Jean Valery François, Bekwankoa Fofou Georges Steve, Mathieu Ndomou

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 185-192
    Received: 31 May 2025
    Accepted: 16 June 2025
    Published: 8 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20251404.11
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    Abstract: Leafy vegetables, for the most part unconventional, are endowed with nutritional and therapeutic virtues. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge level in the Mifi division (Western Region of Cameroon) and the nutritional potential of Lactuca capensis leaves, a leafy vegetable consumed in West Cameroon. A nutritional survey was first carried ou... Show More