Folate is an essential nutrient, involved in several metabolic activity of the human body and it contributes to the prevention of neural tube defect. However, little is known about folate content of commonly consumed foods in Ethiopia. In addition research determining folate status among human...
The objectives of this research were to determine the impact of supplementation of sunflower seed with five different levels (control, 5g/100g, 10g/100g, 15g/100g, and 20g/100g) on nutritional and sensory attributes of wheat flour cookies.rn Cookie substitution from 5g/100g to 20g/100g sunflower...
Background: Micronutrients are life sustaining nutrients that are needed in small quantities forrneffective functioning of human metabolic activities and development. Deficiency of mostrnmicronutrients can result in adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes.rnObjective: To determine the influence of...
This study determined the levels of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn concentrations and nutritional values in four brands of canned dry-milk and fish in addition. The storage conditions of the supermarkets from where the sample foods collected were discussed. The result indicated that the mean ± SD levels of...
Retention of vitamin A and D3 during cooking and shelf-life stability in fortified soya bean oil has been studied in other countries, but not yet in Ethiopia. Traditional cooking practice in Ethiopia is quite different from the cooking and food preparation of other countries. Yet, the impact of...
This study aimed to determine the effect of heat and spice treatment on the level of saturation and oxidative stability of both fresh and rancid animal butter. The spices used were ginger, garlic, and Korarima. Two different ratios, 80% animal butter: 20% spices and 90% animal butter:10% spices...
Lupins are important crops as rich sources of protein, minerals, dietary fiber and so on. Among the legumes lupin is underutilized due to the presence of bitter and toxic alkaloids. In recent years, genetically improved sweet lupin variety with low alkaloid level is released. Yet, the consumption...
Food safety problems, globally, resulted in illness of 600 million people death of 420,000 every years.rnSafe drinking water and basic sanitation are crucial to the preservation of human health, especiallyrnof children. This study assessed Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of mothers of...
Conceptually migration can affect fertility through adaptation, selection, disruption orrnsocialization. This effect can be expressed in children ever born, timing of birth, contraceptivernuse or conception. The study attempts to examine the impact of migration on fertility (childrenrnever born and...
Water pollution occurs when unwanted materials enter in to water, changes the quality of waterrnand become harmful to environment and human health. Despite water is an important naturalrnresource used for drinking and other developmental purposes in Bahirdar satellite town, there arernpublic...
Breast milk is the best food and the safest option to ensure good health and ideal growth ofrnyoung children. Exclusive breastfeeding indicates that a child should be fed breast milk alonernduring the first six months of life. However, 41% of Ethiopian infants do not receivernexclusive...
The objective of this study was investigates the contribution of Soil and Water Conservationrn(SWC) and its impact on food security Sululta wereda, in Oromia region. The necessary datarnwere generated principally from primary and to some extent secondary sources. The primary datarnwas obtained...
The study was aimed to assess the microbial quality and safety of street vended raw meats in Jijigarntown of Ethiopia. Questionnaire was used to assess the socio-demographic characteristics andrnknowledge of raw meat vendors about food safety from randomly selected 33 vendors. Visualrnassessment...
Iron, folate and vitamin B12 play important roles in the healthy development and brainrnfunction of the fetus. The levels of these micronutrients in pregnant women are influencedrnamong other factors by dietary habits. The purpose of this study was to determine the level ofrniron biomarkers, serum...
Background: rnHypertension is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality, being highly prevalent in lowrnand middle income countries. Among people with chronic illnesses, like hypertension, thernburden of depression and anxiety are higher. Presence of depression and anxiety...
Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by airway obstructionrnand hyper responsiveness. Studies have suggested that household fuel exposure; either biomassrnor fossil fuel and housing characteristics have been associated with allergy. Recent analysis hasrnalso shown...
The colon has been evaluated intensively for about three decades as a site of drug delivery, notrnonly for local colonic pathologies but also for systemic delivery of small therapeuticrnmolecules, protein and peptide drugs. As a site for drug delivery, colon offers a near neutralrnpH, reduced...
Background: Induction agents are drugs that, when given IV in an appropriate dose, cause a rapidrnloss of consciousness. Propofol is a common anesthetic agent for the induction of generalrnanesthesia. During anesthesia, maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion is mandatory. However,rnrapid infusion...
Barley is one of the most important cereal crop largely produced in Ethiopian central, mid and high altitude areas. Even if the country is the second largest barley producer in Africa next to Morocco, the quality traits are always influenced by the cultivar itself and growing environment. Teff is...
Introduction: Infections caused by Enterobacterales are common causes of morbidity andrnmortality in hospitals and community. Several species of the Enterobacterales emerged withrnresistance property to extended/broad-spectrum β-lactam antimicrobials. Such strains producernβ-lactamase enzymes...