International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013

  • Biochemical Changes in LIPID and Car-bohydrate Metabolism in Obese Diabetic Male Albino Rats

    Mostafa M. Osfor, Osama Kensarah, Firas Azzeh, Mohammad A. Elmadbouly, Mona El-Qutry

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 24-30
    Received: 01 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: The effect of high fat diet on lipid and carbohydrate metabolic changes was studied in mature male albino rats. The animals were rendered obese by feeding a high fat diet for 60 days. Half of obese rats were become diabetic by injecting with a reduced dose of alloxan; to produce a non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus state. These obese models of... Show More
  • Effects of Lead and Zinc on The Proximate Composition of Post Juvenile Clarias Gariepinus

    Bawa- Allah Kafilat. Adebola, Saliu Joseph. Kayode

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 31-37
    Received: 12 January 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Effects of sub lethal concentrations of lead and zinc salts (Pb(NO3)2 and ZnCl2) on the proximate composition and energy content of the flesh of post juvenile Clarias gariepinus was investigated in this study. All proximate compo-nents (amino acids, protein, and lipid) and total energy content, except carbohydrate showed a consistent reduction in... Show More
  • Behavior of Salmonella Heidelberg in Fruit Juices

    El-Safey Mohamed El-Safey

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: 03 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: The aim of the study is determination of the behavior of Salmonella heidelberg under acidic conditions and variable temperatures. The growth and survival of Salmonella heidelberg (10 isolates) in fresh fruit juices including; apple (pH, 3.2-1.4), orange (pH, 5.4 –1.5), mango (pH, 5.4-2.8), guava (pH, 5.7-2.4), pineapple (pH, 5.6-2.3), and cocktail ... Show More
  • Ability of Mitscherlich-Spillman Model to Estimate Critical Soil Phosphate Levels

    Anatoliy V. Pukhovskiy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 45-51
    Received: 17 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: More than 150 years research groups from different countries have been studying the effect of various factors on the productivity of the plants described by so-called productivity functions (PF). Interest to PF stems from the needs of economists, agronomists, agricultural chemists and environmentalists who use the PF modeling as a basis for solving... Show More
  • An Insight of the Mauritian Consumers’ Awareness, Perceptions and Expectations of Functional Foods

    Keerti Devi Bholah, Vidushi S. Neergheen-Bhujun

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 52-59
    Received: 17 March 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: During the past few decades, consumers have switched from an emphasis on satisfying hunger to an emphasis on the promising use of foods to promote well-being and to help reduce the risk of disease. This is particularly the case for the island of Mauritius where a variety of functional food products with different health claims have been observed in... Show More
  • Effects of Soya Bean Meal Feed Properties on Extrusion Failures and Implementing a Solution. Case Study Monmouth Path’s Investments (Pvt) Ltd, Harare, ZimBabwe

    P. Muredzi, M. Nyahada, B.W. Mashswa

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 60-69
    Received: 21 January 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: This research was a contribution on the optimization of extrusion process by determining the effects of feed properties on extrusion failures and implementing a solution. The objectives of the research were to increase the set soy meal to chunk conversion standard from 65% to 80%; to determine the effects of feed properties on extrusion failures; t... Show More
  • Hypo-Cholesterolemic and Hypoglycemic Effects of Orange Albedo Powder (Citrus Aurantium L.) on Male Albino Rats

    M. M. H. Osfor, A. Hegazy, Maha Abd El-moaty, Mohammad A. Elmadbouly, A. M. R. Afify, Amr S. M. Elbahnasawy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 70-76
    Received: 25 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: The present study was conducted to evaluates the hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic effects of dietary Orange Albedo Powder (Citrus Aurantium L.) in the hypercholesterolemic albino rats, also to examine various oxidative stress-associated with some biochemical parameters. Thirty two male albino rats weighing 110 + 10 g were divided into four grou... Show More
  • Introduction of Complementary Foods to Infants within the First Six Months and Associated Factors in Rural Communities of JimmaArjo

    Dessalegn Tamiru, Dayan Aragu, Tefera Belachew

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 77-84
    Received: 15 March 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Although breastfeeding is one of the components of Primary Health Care in Ethiopia, a wide range of harmful infant feeding practices are documented even after the implementation of infant and young child feeding guidelines. However, no studies were documented about complementary feeding patterns and factors associated with early introdu... Show More
  • Antioxidant/Anti-Inflammatory Activities and Chemical Composition of Extracts from the Mushroom Trametes Versicolor

    Masumi Kamiyama, Takayuki Shibamoto, Masahiro Horiuchi, Katsumi Umano, Kazuo Kondo, Yuzuru Otsuka

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 85-91
    Received: 09 April 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: The mushroom, Trametes versicolor is commonly used as a traditional Chinese medicine and is known to exhibit various biological activities. However, its antioxidant activity has remained unknown. In the present study, various extracts obtained from the Trametes versicolor mushroom were examined for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Amon... Show More