PurposeThe Home Grown School Feeding and Health Programme (HGSHP) in Nigeria provides primary sch... more PurposeThe Home Grown School Feeding and Health Programme (HGSHP) in Nigeria provides primary school pupils across the country with one meal daily. The purpose of this paper is to standardize the HGSHP meals in Osun State and determine the energy, protein and mineral contribution to the school children's daily nutrient intake.Design/methodology/approachAll the HGSHP meals served school children were studied. Questionnaire, standardization of recipe and chemical analysis were employed to evaluate the HGSHP meals and to suggest improvement.FindingsAll the meals were cooked. Dishes composed of a mixture of a legume (cowpea) commonly called beans, a cereal (maize or rice) or tuber (yam) taken with a soup or stew and fish or egg. The bean meals were high in protein and carbohydrate. All the dishes had very low zinc content and did not meet 30 per cent of the school children's daily zinc requirements.Originality/valueThis paper may be the first to evaluate the nutritional contribu...
Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2008
Purpose: To investigate the activities of selected medicine hawkers in Lagos in search of tools u... more Purpose: To investigate the activities of selected medicine hawkers in Lagos in search of tools useful in controlling them and consequently improve the quality of service given to their clients. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 290 medicine hawkers in 15 major areas of heavy human traffic within the metropolis using questionnaires filled by the interview technique. Results: The drug hawkers had shifted their activities from the day to the night time to evade inspection by officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Asministration Control (NAFDAC). Among the medicine hawkers, 109 (38%) and 116 (40%) completed primary and secondary school training respectively while 48 (17%) had no formal educational training. Also 17 (5%) hawkers had prior training in the handling of pharmaceuticals. Their level of educational attainment appeared to influence the ability of these drug sellers to prescribe the appropriate drug regimen. The traders prescribe and sell both over-the-counter and prescription only drugs. Conclusion: NAFDAC regulatory activity, an improvement in the quality of service provision at orthodox health facilities combined with a programme designed to recruit, train, and license these hawkers for the use of over-the-counter medicines only, may be key in controlling their activities. Keywords : Unethical drugs purchase, hawkers activities, Lagos metropolis. NQJHM Vol. 15 (2) 2005: pp. 98-102
Back ground: Micronutrient malnutrition is not only associated with delayed achievement of full p... more Back ground: Micronutrient malnutrition is not only associated with delayed achievement of full potential in children but also increase in trend of chronic diseases in adults. This study aimed at determining the portion size, micronutrient content and the nutritional quality four selected but commonly consumed fast foods sold in three fast food outlets with a view to providing a useful resource for updating the food composition data of Nigeria. Methods: Samples of four commonly consumed fast foods (Chicken pie, Doughnut, Jollof rice, and Roasted chicken) were analyzed for their mineral concentration using AOAC methods, phosphorus was determined by vanando-molybdate method. The mineral ratio and daily values were also calculated. Results: Portion size per edible portion ranged between 94.0g-295.97g in doughnut and Jollof rice. The micronutrient contents of the fast food samples varied considerably, the amounts of Sodium (36.50mg and 101.83mg/100g) contributed to about 4% DV, iron con...
The study evaluated the iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complement... more The study evaluated the iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complementary diets. Bioavailability and utilization were determined in Sprague-Dawley rats using the iron balance and hemoglobin depletion-repletion methods in a 6 x 8 randomized block design. Rats were depleted by feeding them a low iron casein diet for 14 days. During the repletion period, the rats were fed four composite diets formulated using iron improved cassava varieties as the base ingredients. Hemoglobin was determined at the end of depletion and repletion periods. Iron bioavailability expressed as hemoglobin regeneration efficiency (HRE) was higher in the rats that consumed the positive control diet than in those fed test (improved with iron) diets. The present study also found an inverse correlation between diet iron content and bioavailability (r = - 0.88, P 12 g/dl) except for rat fed the negative control suggesting that iron was poorly utilized. The study confirmed that the overall ...
Background: Obesity has been declared a global epidemic and linked to nutrition transition in dev... more Background: Obesity has been declared a global epidemic and linked to nutrition transition in developing nations. Objective: This study assessed the nutritional status and risk of obesity amongst market women in Offa, Kwara State. Methods: A total of 353 market women were sampled. Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire adapted from WHO STEP-wise approach to surveillance-instrument. Anthropometric measurements [(Weight, Height, Waist circumference (WC), Hip circumference (HC)] were conducted using standard procedures. Nutrients intake was estimated using 24-hr dietary recall. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) were calculated and compared with WHO standard. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics while Pearson product mean correlation was used to establish relationship between variables. Results: The result shows that 70.8% of the respondents were between 31 – 60 years, while 25.1% were above 60 years. About 71.9% engaged in moderate...
Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 2016
The global picture had dramatically changed the lifestyles of Nigerian citizens pushing them into... more The global picture had dramatically changed the lifestyles of Nigerian citizens pushing them into various fast-eating cultures with more instant and tasty meals, and the attendant gradual relegation of our traditional rich eating cultures. Studies were carried in eight Local Government Areas of Nigeria from the four Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZs) namely: moist savanna (Oyo State), humid forest (Lagos State), mid-altitude (Abuja) and dry Savanna (Kaduna State). Stratified multistage sampling technique with structured questionnaires from 1641 respondents and focus group discussions (FGDs) were employed to identify the maize-based dishes consumed and determined the frequency of consumption. The demographic characteristics revealed that 54.8% of the respondents were male. Residents in the rural area were more (56.8%) and majority of the respondents were between the ages of 26-45 years (67.6%), while more Christians (57.88%) participated in the study than any other religion. Results showed...
Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative p... more Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative paucity of data on the burden of this syndrome in developing countries like Nigeria. This study evaluated the prevalence of MetS among apparently healthy subjects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 550 (249 men, 301 women) healthy subjects recruited using multi-stage technique. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard procedures and instruments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured in all the subjects. Blood samples were collected from selected subjects and analyzed for hematological variables. Findings The prevalence of MetS was 36.8 per cent using the IDF criteria and 34.6 per cent using the NCEP-ATP III criteria. In all, 1.64 per cent (9) of respondents were underweight, 22.55 per cent (124) were of normal body mass index, 49.64 per cent (273) were overweight and 26.17 per cent (144) were obese....
PurposeThe Home Grown School Feeding and Health Programme (HGSHP) in Nigeria provides primary sch... more PurposeThe Home Grown School Feeding and Health Programme (HGSHP) in Nigeria provides primary school pupils across the country with one meal daily. The purpose of this paper is to standardize the HGSHP meals in Osun State and determine the energy, protein and mineral contribution to the school children's daily nutrient intake.Design/methodology/approachAll the HGSHP meals served school children were studied. Questionnaire, standardization of recipe and chemical analysis were employed to evaluate the HGSHP meals and to suggest improvement.FindingsAll the meals were cooked. Dishes composed of a mixture of a legume (cowpea) commonly called beans, a cereal (maize or rice) or tuber (yam) taken with a soup or stew and fish or egg. The bean meals were high in protein and carbohydrate. All the dishes had very low zinc content and did not meet 30 per cent of the school children's daily zinc requirements.Originality/valueThis paper may be the first to evaluate the nutritional contribu...
Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2008
Purpose: To investigate the activities of selected medicine hawkers in Lagos in search of tools u... more Purpose: To investigate the activities of selected medicine hawkers in Lagos in search of tools useful in controlling them and consequently improve the quality of service given to their clients. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 290 medicine hawkers in 15 major areas of heavy human traffic within the metropolis using questionnaires filled by the interview technique. Results: The drug hawkers had shifted their activities from the day to the night time to evade inspection by officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Asministration Control (NAFDAC). Among the medicine hawkers, 109 (38%) and 116 (40%) completed primary and secondary school training respectively while 48 (17%) had no formal educational training. Also 17 (5%) hawkers had prior training in the handling of pharmaceuticals. Their level of educational attainment appeared to influence the ability of these drug sellers to prescribe the appropriate drug regimen. The traders prescribe and sell both over-the-counter and prescription only drugs. Conclusion: NAFDAC regulatory activity, an improvement in the quality of service provision at orthodox health facilities combined with a programme designed to recruit, train, and license these hawkers for the use of over-the-counter medicines only, may be key in controlling their activities. Keywords : Unethical drugs purchase, hawkers activities, Lagos metropolis. NQJHM Vol. 15 (2) 2005: pp. 98-102
Back ground: Micronutrient malnutrition is not only associated with delayed achievement of full p... more Back ground: Micronutrient malnutrition is not only associated with delayed achievement of full potential in children but also increase in trend of chronic diseases in adults. This study aimed at determining the portion size, micronutrient content and the nutritional quality four selected but commonly consumed fast foods sold in three fast food outlets with a view to providing a useful resource for updating the food composition data of Nigeria. Methods: Samples of four commonly consumed fast foods (Chicken pie, Doughnut, Jollof rice, and Roasted chicken) were analyzed for their mineral concentration using AOAC methods, phosphorus was determined by vanando-molybdate method. The mineral ratio and daily values were also calculated. Results: Portion size per edible portion ranged between 94.0g-295.97g in doughnut and Jollof rice. The micronutrient contents of the fast food samples varied considerably, the amounts of Sodium (36.50mg and 101.83mg/100g) contributed to about 4% DV, iron con...
The study evaluated the iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complement... more The study evaluated the iron bioavailability and utilization in rats fed cassava-based complementary diets. Bioavailability and utilization were determined in Sprague-Dawley rats using the iron balance and hemoglobin depletion-repletion methods in a 6 x 8 randomized block design. Rats were depleted by feeding them a low iron casein diet for 14 days. During the repletion period, the rats were fed four composite diets formulated using iron improved cassava varieties as the base ingredients. Hemoglobin was determined at the end of depletion and repletion periods. Iron bioavailability expressed as hemoglobin regeneration efficiency (HRE) was higher in the rats that consumed the positive control diet than in those fed test (improved with iron) diets. The present study also found an inverse correlation between diet iron content and bioavailability (r = - 0.88, P 12 g/dl) except for rat fed the negative control suggesting that iron was poorly utilized. The study confirmed that the overall ...
Background: Obesity has been declared a global epidemic and linked to nutrition transition in dev... more Background: Obesity has been declared a global epidemic and linked to nutrition transition in developing nations. Objective: This study assessed the nutritional status and risk of obesity amongst market women in Offa, Kwara State. Methods: A total of 353 market women were sampled. Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire adapted from WHO STEP-wise approach to surveillance-instrument. Anthropometric measurements [(Weight, Height, Waist circumference (WC), Hip circumference (HC)] were conducted using standard procedures. Nutrients intake was estimated using 24-hr dietary recall. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) were calculated and compared with WHO standard. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics while Pearson product mean correlation was used to establish relationship between variables. Results: The result shows that 70.8% of the respondents were between 31 – 60 years, while 25.1% were above 60 years. About 71.9% engaged in moderate...
Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 2016
The global picture had dramatically changed the lifestyles of Nigerian citizens pushing them into... more The global picture had dramatically changed the lifestyles of Nigerian citizens pushing them into various fast-eating cultures with more instant and tasty meals, and the attendant gradual relegation of our traditional rich eating cultures. Studies were carried in eight Local Government Areas of Nigeria from the four Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZs) namely: moist savanna (Oyo State), humid forest (Lagos State), mid-altitude (Abuja) and dry Savanna (Kaduna State). Stratified multistage sampling technique with structured questionnaires from 1641 respondents and focus group discussions (FGDs) were employed to identify the maize-based dishes consumed and determined the frequency of consumption. The demographic characteristics revealed that 54.8% of the respondents were male. Residents in the rural area were more (56.8%) and majority of the respondents were between the ages of 26-45 years (67.6%), while more Christians (57.88%) participated in the study than any other religion. Results showed...
Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative p... more Purpose There is a global increase in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) with relative paucity of data on the burden of this syndrome in developing countries like Nigeria. This study evaluated the prevalence of MetS among apparently healthy subjects in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 550 (249 men, 301 women) healthy subjects recruited using multi-stage technique. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard procedures and instruments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured in all the subjects. Blood samples were collected from selected subjects and analyzed for hematological variables. Findings The prevalence of MetS was 36.8 per cent using the IDF criteria and 34.6 per cent using the NCEP-ATP III criteria. In all, 1.64 per cent (9) of respondents were underweight, 22.55 per cent (124) were of normal body mass index, 49.64 per cent (273) were overweight and 26.17 per cent (144) were obese....
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