The Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences (ISSN 0189-0913), official Journal of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, is a peer-reviewed publication and is published biannually, two volumes per year.

The primary focus of the journal is the publication of basic and applied studies in nutritional sciences and related fields. The following types of manuscripts are considered: original research articles, review articles, issues and opinions, special communications, letters to the Editor, book reviews, and proceedings of symposia. The journal is intended for a wide audience, including, nutritionists, dieticians, biochemists, health professionals, home economists, policy makers, students of nutrition and related fields, health educators, and all those in the health sciences. Other websites related to this journal: http://www.nutritionnigeria.org

Published: 2022-11-15


Large scale food fortification in Nigeria: Opportunities and challenges: A position of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria

Bartholomew I. C. Brai, Wasiu Akinloye Afolabi, Oluwaseun Ariyo, James Oloyede, Folake Anjorin, Adedotun Owolabi

1-8




Inhibitory effects of Nigerian sweet and bitter honey on pancreatic alpha amylase activity

Adeoye Bayo Olufunso, Iyanda Abolape Ayobola, Oyerinde Ayodeji Michael, Oyeleke Ibukunoluwa Oyebimpe, Fadeyi Blessing Olayinka

27-32



Nutritional status and adequacy of selected micronutrients of civil servants in Ogun state, Nigeria

Oyefunmilayo S. Amoda, Gbenga S. Oladosu, Bolanle R Olajide, Oluseye O. Onabanjo , Ebenezer P John

41-50




Dietary habits of adult residents of Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria

Toochukwu James Paulmiki Ide, Nyakno Akpan Essien, Ebenezer Peter John, Ukamaka Scholastica Odoh-Felix, Chika Isabelle Ndiokwelu, Henrietta Nkechi Ene-Obong

70-79





Hypertension and associated factors among community-dwelling rural adults in Abia State, Nigeria

Patricia Ogechi Ukegbu, Beulah Favour Ortutu, Sochima Diara, Chinaza Precious Uche, Andrew Ugwunna Ukegbu

110-121




Risk of bacterial infection from selected fermented milk products in Abakaliki Metropolis

Chidinma Nnenne David, Eucharia Okonkwo, Ebuka Elijah David, Doris Olachi Obasi, Shedrack Chinedu Ogunwa, Shedrack Chidiebere Kanu, Jerius Nkwuda Ejeje, Tochukwu Nnamdi Onyemuche, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya, Uket Nta Obeten

144-154





Assessment of nutrient intake among rural farming households in Imo State, Nigeria

Evelyn Njideka Bede, Chisom Norberth Uwandu, Oluwaseun Ariyo, Emeka Festus Odoemenam, Emmanuel Ekene Odega, Tomilola Juliana Ojo

183-191



Nutrient and mineral contents of traditional porridge 'Ikokore' prepared with different yam species

Ganiyu Babatunde Adebayo, Gloria Aderonke Otunola, Fisayo Abraham Bamisaye, Titilayo Olubunmi Oyegoke

203-209




Nutritional status and micronutrients adequacy of food consumed by adolescents in school in Abeokuta

Gbenga S Oladosu, Oyefunmilayo S Amoda, Bolanle R Olajide, Ebenezer P John, Oluseye O Onabanjo

228-237

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eISSN: 2805-4008
print ISSN: 0189-0913