Abstract This work reviewed the types, uses and effects of junk foods on human health (advantages and disadvantages). The different types of junk foods include. Drinks, snacks, and phytochemicals. Their advantages includes lowering the blood lipid levels, improving arterial compliance, scavenging free radicals and inhibiting platelet... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Exercise has become a vital part of many women’s lives. Although many women still prefer to engage in exercise during pregnancy, they are concerned about the possible adverse effects. The concerns about exercising during pregnancy relate to the dual stresses of pregnancy and exercise that... Continue Reading
. ABSTRACT A study was carried out on the physico – chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds (Telferia occidentalis) flours. The 1st two flour samples were obtained by boiling for 1 hr in 0.5% solution for Nacl, and .5% solution of... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT A study was carried out on the physico – chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds (Telferia occidentalis) flours. The 1st two flour samples were obtained by boiling for 1 hr in 0.5% solution for Nacl, and .5% solution of Na2 S04 respectively. The 2nd two samples were obtained by soaking for 12 hrs in 0.5% soln of Nacl, and 0.5%... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT A study was carried out on the physico – chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds (Telferia occidentalis) flours. The 1st two flour samples were obtained by boiling for 1 hr in 0.5% solution for Nacl, and .5% solution of Na2 S04 respectively. The 2nd two samples were obtained by soaking for 12 hrs in 0.5% soln of Nacl, and 0.5% soln... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT A study was carried out on the physico – chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds (Telferia occidentalis) flours. The 1st two flour samples were obtained by boiling for 1 hr in 0.5% solution for Nacl, and .5% solution of Na2 S04 respectively. The 2nd two samples were obtained by soaking for 12 hrs in... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Chemical and sensory evaluation of peanut butter using two varieties of peanut (arachis hypogea) Two varieties of peanut (Arachis hypogea) used for peanut butter making are Valencia from Gombe in Northern part of Nigeria and Virginia from Ogoja in cross-River state of Nigeria. The peanut butter obtained was evaluated chemically and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Chemical and sensory evaluation of peanut butter using two varieties of peanut (arachis hypogea) Two varieties of peanut (Arachis hypogea) used for peanut butter making are Valencia from Gombe in Northern part of Nigeria and Virginia from Ogoja in cross-River state of Nigeria. The peanut butter obtained was evaluated chemically and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The most important single factor affecting the efficiency of protein utilization is the profile of digestible essential amino acids entering the small intestine. Assuming a constant ideal amino acid profile of absorbed protein the requirements of all amino acids can be calculated when the requirement of one individual amino acid has... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was aimed to determine the physicochemical properties, vitamin content and sensory evaluation of cocoa beverage. Cocoa pod was harvested, carefully opened to remove the seeds from the pod, then it was allowed to... Continue Reading
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and sensory properties of maize, soybean and tigernut based infant food that could be adoptable at house-hold level by rural dwellers. Randomized Study Design was adopted for the study: Soybean seeds were washed, soaked overnight, cooked, dehulled, dried and milled into flour to pass a... Continue Reading
Abstract According to the available literature, West African mothers usually breastfeed for 12 months. Many urban poor and rural women breastfeed for up to 18 to 24 months. These reports indicate that there is early supplementation with solid foods or early weaning. Although the majority of women start weaning their infants at the age of three to... Continue Reading
Abstract According to the available literature, West African mothers usually breastfeed for 12 months. Many urban poor and rural women breastfeed for up to 18 to 24 months. These reports indicate that there is early supplementation with solid foods or early weaning. Although the majority of women start weaning their infants at the age of three to... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE CERTIFICATION DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1.3.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE 1.3.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 1.4 JUSTIFICATION 1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The proximate and sensory characteristics of cookies from wheat and tiger nut chaff flour blend. Tigernut chaff was obtained, incorporated into wheat flour in the ratio (90:10, 80:20, 70:30, and 60:40). Cookies was produced from the blends using standard method. The cookie samples were analyzed for the proximate composition and sensory... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The proximate and sensory characteristics of cookies from wheat and tiger nut chaff flour blend. Tigernut chaff was obtained, incorporated into wheat flour in the ratio (90:10, 80:20, 70:30, and 60:40). Cookies was produced from the blends using standard method. The cookie samples were analyzed for the proximate composition and sensory... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cookies were produced from the blends of banana flour and coconut milk. The proximate composition, metabolised energy value and sensory characteristics of the cookie were evaluated. Selected functional properties of the UBF were also determined. The composition varied between coconut milk and margarine (100%; 0%, 50%; 50%, 25%;... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cookies were produced from the blends of banana flour and coconut milk. The proximate composition, metabolised energy value and sensory characteristics of the cookie were evaluated. Selected functional properties of the UBF were also determined. The composition varied between coconut milk and margarine (100%; 0%, 50%; 50%, 25%;... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cheese is a concentrated dairy product produced by acid or rennet curdling of milk, stirring and heating the curd, draining off the whey, collecting and pressing the curd. In this study, Cheese was made from cow milk supplemented with tigernut milk and coconut milk in the percentage ratio of 25:25:50; 25:50:25; 50:25:25; 75:25:0; 75:0:25%... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cheese is a concentrated dairy product produced by acid or rennet curdling of milk, stirring and heating the curd, draining off the whey, collecting and pressing the curd. In this study, Cheese was made from cow milk supplemented with tigernut milk and coconut milk in the percentage ratio of 25:25:50; 25:50:25; 50:25:25; 75:25:0; 75:0:25%... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cookies were produced from wheat, sorghum, and defatted coconut flour blends to determine their potentials in cookie manufacture. Eight Cookies formulations were produced and they were evaluated for their proximate, physical, mineral, colour and sensory properties. The result showed that the moisture content ranges from 7.10 to 10.89%,... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Cookies were produced from wheat, sorghum, and defatted coconut flour blends to determine their potentials in cookie manufacture. Eight Cookies formulations were produced and they were evaluated for their proximate, physical, mineral, colour and sensory properties. The result showed that the moisture content ranges from 7.10 to 10.89%,... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was on the proximate and sensory composition of paw paw, produced from the blends of unripe paw-paw carica-papaya and wheat flour, unripe paw-paw, where washed, peeled, deseeded, sliced, weighed, blanched at... Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF EMENITE NIGERIA PLC ENUGU STATE) ABSTRACT Emphasis on leadership style and its effect has been a topic for regular discussion on the electronic media and newspaper by various government and academicians. The peace and unity of the nation and organization is not cordial.... Continue Reading
Abstract Main purpose of this study is to examine how employee’s performance can be appraised. The population size of the study based was three hundred and eighty five (385). The sample size use in collecting the data was sample random sampling a total of one hundred and eighty five (385) persons were chosen as the researcher sample size. The... Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF NIKE RESORT HOTEL, ENUGU) ABSTRACT The theme of the study is an evaluation of leadership style and its effects on employee’s attitude (a case study of Nike... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The theme of the study is an evaluation of leadership style and its effects on employee’s attitude (a case study of Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu). Inadequate information and misconceptions about leadership styles that is appropriate in organizational structure perse have led to several ugly consequences strike actions, creation of... Continue Reading
Abstract This study is on evaluation of the inland transportation and its effect on logistics in Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 staff of ministry of transportation, Lagos state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data... Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The mono-product status of the Nigerian economy has received series of criticisms in recent times. According to Okonjo-Iweala (2012), without the diversification of Nigerian revenue from oil, the economy will soon... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The theme of the study is an evaluation of leadership style and its effects on employee’s attitude (a case study of Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu). Inadequate information and misconceptions about leadership styles that is appropriate in organizational structure perse have led to several ugly consequences strike actions, creation of... Continue Reading