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: 2024-02-26


Proximate and mineral compositions of Spondias mombin, Canarium schweinfurthii, and Citrus sinensis fruits

Nwabumma C. Asouzu, Christian E. Offor, Patrick M. Aja, Boniface A. Ale, Nonso C. Asouzu, Peter C. Agu

1-10



Nutrients, antinutrients and sensory evaluation of jam produced from date palm fruit (Phoenix dactylifera)

Chinaza Precious Uche, Chinyere Akudo Echendu, Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam, Patricia Ogechi Ukegbu

23-34




Assessment of Nutritional status of children under-five years in Ido-Osi Local Government Area, Southwest Nigeria

Funmilayo Esther Omotoye, Kayode Ajayi, Israel Olanrele Dada, Davidson Obinna Igbokwe, Oluwadare Deji Fabusuyi

55-64






Body mass index versus bioelectric impedance analysis for the assessment of obesity and excess body fat among adolescents in Abia State, Nigeria

Patricia Ogechi Ukegbu, Amarachi Precious Nwonu, Chinyere Akudo Echendu, Chinaza Precious Uche, Ijeoma Okereke, Uzochukwu Anselm Onwuzuruike, Martina Oga, Beulah Ortutu, Nneoma Elechi Obasi

117-127



Consumption pattern, physical activity level and anthropometric indices of consumers of franchised fast food in South western states in Nigeria

Y.O. Uthman-Akinhanmi, D.D. Ademiluyi, O.A. Akinola, O.I. Olayiwola, A.O. Akinyemi, E.O. Akinlose, J.E. Okolosi, J.G. Ilo

138-151


Iodine and Potassium Iodide content of packet salts sold in major markets in Enugu State, Nigeria

Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Benedict Daniel Chuka, Clementina Ebere Okoro, Miracle Chikadibia Aloysius-Maduforo, Chika Ndiokwelu, Chidinma Jecinta Ezeh

152-157


Comparative analysis of the energy and nutrient composition of cooked and uncooked cow intestines consumed in Accra, Ghana

Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Tamimu Yakubu, Matilda Asante, Anna Amoako-Mensah, Miracle Chikadibia Aloysius-Maduforo, Clementina Ebere Okoro

158-166



Assessment of feeding habits and lifestyle of undergraduate students in Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.

Samson Ayo Deji, Matthew Ayodeji Ojo, Emmanuel Sunday Ogunniyi, Ogundare Taiwo Oluwaseun, Bilikisu Toju Kolawole, Pius Okhereifo Oguns

177-187





Determination of nutrients, antinutrients and antioxidants concentrations in some edible forest vegetables in Ondo and Oyo State, South Western Nigeria

Oyerinde Ayodeji Michael , Mathew Banji Oyun, Adeoye Bayo Olufunso, Olukunle Abiodun Olasupo, Ogundipe Gbenga, Jimoh Bashirat Adebola, Olatunde Bori Oladimeji, Mary Oluwamayowa Ayankanmi, Dare O. Adeagbo, Ajiboye Samuel Damilola

212-222





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eISSN: 2805-4008
print ISSN: 0189-0913