The study assessed the anthropometric indices and health status of adult women,aged 30-60 years in relation to their food consumption pattern.The blood sugar level,blood pressure and body mass index of the respondents...The study assessed the anthropometric indices and health status of adult women,aged 30-60 years in relation to their food consumption pattern.The blood sugar level,blood pressure and body mass index of the respondents were determined.A cross sectional survey was used for this study,a clustered and simple random sampling selection technique was used in selecting the samples.Anthropometric indices of weight and height were used to assess the body mass index(BMI),while waist hip ratio(WHR)was used to check for abdominal obesity.Women were considered overweight using world health organization standard(BMI at or above 25),or WHR above 0.85.Health status was assessed by checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels.Blood pressure was taken twice using Omron sphygmomanometer with appropriate cuff off size and women were classified hypertensive if having a mean blood pressure above 120/80 mmHg.Evolve glucometer was used to check for random blood sugar(RBS)levels,respondents were considered diabetics if they have a random sugar above 140 mg/dL.Food frequency table was used to assess food consumption pattern.Respondents were said to have low consumption if consumed the food 1-3 times per week or if rarely or never consumed.It is moderate if consumed 4-6 times per week and high,if consumed 7 times per week,or daily.Questionnaire covered relevant data such as personal data,demographic data.Result showed that the women mean standard deviations for body mass index(BMI),waist hip ratio(WHR),random blood sugar(RBS),systolic blood pressure(SBP)and diastolic blood pressure(DBP)were 26.29±4.1,0.86±0.34,112.51±23.0,115.4±23.0 and 88.45±4.3 respectively.The mean value for BMI was on the overweight region.Bivariate correlation analysis showed that SBP,DBP,RBS and WHR had positive correlation with BMI with confidence level set at 0.05%(0.206,p=0.005;0.16,p=0.031;0.081,p=0.0021 and 0.148,p=0.000 respectively).WHR also had stronger correlation with RBS(0.90,p=0.278),systolic(0.272,p=0.002),diastolic(0.21,p=0.045).This confirms the assertion that WHR should be used as an indicator of cardiovascular disease not BMI.The survey also reveals that 3.6%were underweight.49.0%normal,29.9%overweight and 17.5%obese.Blood pressure levels were marginal as 30.04%,35.4%,34.3%are normal,pre hypertensive and hypertensive respectively.Most of the respondents had normal blood sugar as 91.2%were normal.Overweight,hypertension and diabetes were prevalent in rural communities as observed in this study.There is a need for routine check of WHR among women in clinical practice and epidemiological surveys,to reduce incidence of cardiovascular diseases.There is a need for promotion of a healthy life style,regular exercise and proper nutrition.展开更多
The study assessed the nutrients,anti-nutrients and phytochemical properties of noni concentrate,pulp,and seed.Noni plant is a small evergreen tree,used for both medicinal purposes and for food.Six kilograms(6 kg)of m...The study assessed the nutrients,anti-nutrients and phytochemical properties of noni concentrate,pulp,and seed.Noni plant is a small evergreen tree,used for both medicinal purposes and for food.Six kilograms(6 kg)of matured,ripe noni fruit(Morinda citrifolia),was harvested by hand picking,from Green Health Farm,Imo State,Nigeria.It was divided into three equal parts,for the purposes of sample preparation and analysis.Noni pulp:One portion of the noni fruit sample was cleaned,washed and drained to remove debris and thereafter,was spread on a clean tray and allowed to air dry,at room temperature.This practice encouraged further ripening and softening of the fruit.The seeds were then removed and the fruit crushed,to extract the pulp.The pulp was packaged in an air tight container and kept in the fridge for further analysis.Noni concentrate:The second portion of the noni fruit samples was cleaned,washed and allowed to air dry on a raised table,under room temperature.With the aid of a juice collection box,the juice was extracted and stored in a clean dry container for further analysis.Noni seed:The third portion of the noni fruit samples was cleaned,washed,to remove debris and thereafter,was crushed by hand to select the seed.The seeds were separated from the pulp by a strong spray of water,and then washed to further remove pulp on the seed.The seeds were dried for 2 days in open air and further oven dried and then grounded to a fine powder and packaged for analysis.The results of the proximate composition of noni seed,pulp and concentrate showed significant difference(p<0.05)in the protein content of the seed,pulp and concentrate.The crude protein increased from 0.02%to 4.53%.The seed had the highest protein content(4.53%).There was significant difference(p<0.05)in the moisture content of the seed,pulp and concentrate.The moisture content of the seed(8.27%)was lower than that of pulp(92.55%)and concentrate(88.38%).The crude fiber contents of the seed,pulp and concentrate were all significantly different(p<0.05).The seed had 28.7%crude fiber value while pulp and concentrate had 0.03%and 1.95%respectively.The ash content of noni seed was significantly(p<0.05)higher(3.07%),in respect to pulp(1.06%)and concentrate(0.79%).The crude fat values of the pulp(3.98%)and concentrate(2.99%)were higher than the seed(2.00%)and all were significantly different(p<0.05).Noni seed had the highest nutrient,anti-nutrient and Vitamin B2 content.The high fiber content and phenolic compound found in noni seed make it a functional food.展开更多
文摘The study assessed the anthropometric indices and health status of adult women,aged 30-60 years in relation to their food consumption pattern.The blood sugar level,blood pressure and body mass index of the respondents were determined.A cross sectional survey was used for this study,a clustered and simple random sampling selection technique was used in selecting the samples.Anthropometric indices of weight and height were used to assess the body mass index(BMI),while waist hip ratio(WHR)was used to check for abdominal obesity.Women were considered overweight using world health organization standard(BMI at or above 25),or WHR above 0.85.Health status was assessed by checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels.Blood pressure was taken twice using Omron sphygmomanometer with appropriate cuff off size and women were classified hypertensive if having a mean blood pressure above 120/80 mmHg.Evolve glucometer was used to check for random blood sugar(RBS)levels,respondents were considered diabetics if they have a random sugar above 140 mg/dL.Food frequency table was used to assess food consumption pattern.Respondents were said to have low consumption if consumed the food 1-3 times per week or if rarely or never consumed.It is moderate if consumed 4-6 times per week and high,if consumed 7 times per week,or daily.Questionnaire covered relevant data such as personal data,demographic data.Result showed that the women mean standard deviations for body mass index(BMI),waist hip ratio(WHR),random blood sugar(RBS),systolic blood pressure(SBP)and diastolic blood pressure(DBP)were 26.29±4.1,0.86±0.34,112.51±23.0,115.4±23.0 and 88.45±4.3 respectively.The mean value for BMI was on the overweight region.Bivariate correlation analysis showed that SBP,DBP,RBS and WHR had positive correlation with BMI with confidence level set at 0.05%(0.206,p=0.005;0.16,p=0.031;0.081,p=0.0021 and 0.148,p=0.000 respectively).WHR also had stronger correlation with RBS(0.90,p=0.278),systolic(0.272,p=0.002),diastolic(0.21,p=0.045).This confirms the assertion that WHR should be used as an indicator of cardiovascular disease not BMI.The survey also reveals that 3.6%were underweight.49.0%normal,29.9%overweight and 17.5%obese.Blood pressure levels were marginal as 30.04%,35.4%,34.3%are normal,pre hypertensive and hypertensive respectively.Most of the respondents had normal blood sugar as 91.2%were normal.Overweight,hypertension and diabetes were prevalent in rural communities as observed in this study.There is a need for routine check of WHR among women in clinical practice and epidemiological surveys,to reduce incidence of cardiovascular diseases.There is a need for promotion of a healthy life style,regular exercise and proper nutrition.
文摘The study assessed the nutrients,anti-nutrients and phytochemical properties of noni concentrate,pulp,and seed.Noni plant is a small evergreen tree,used for both medicinal purposes and for food.Six kilograms(6 kg)of matured,ripe noni fruit(Morinda citrifolia),was harvested by hand picking,from Green Health Farm,Imo State,Nigeria.It was divided into three equal parts,for the purposes of sample preparation and analysis.Noni pulp:One portion of the noni fruit sample was cleaned,washed and drained to remove debris and thereafter,was spread on a clean tray and allowed to air dry,at room temperature.This practice encouraged further ripening and softening of the fruit.The seeds were then removed and the fruit crushed,to extract the pulp.The pulp was packaged in an air tight container and kept in the fridge for further analysis.Noni concentrate:The second portion of the noni fruit samples was cleaned,washed and allowed to air dry on a raised table,under room temperature.With the aid of a juice collection box,the juice was extracted and stored in a clean dry container for further analysis.Noni seed:The third portion of the noni fruit samples was cleaned,washed,to remove debris and thereafter,was crushed by hand to select the seed.The seeds were separated from the pulp by a strong spray of water,and then washed to further remove pulp on the seed.The seeds were dried for 2 days in open air and further oven dried and then grounded to a fine powder and packaged for analysis.The results of the proximate composition of noni seed,pulp and concentrate showed significant difference(p<0.05)in the protein content of the seed,pulp and concentrate.The crude protein increased from 0.02%to 4.53%.The seed had the highest protein content(4.53%).There was significant difference(p<0.05)in the moisture content of the seed,pulp and concentrate.The moisture content of the seed(8.27%)was lower than that of pulp(92.55%)and concentrate(88.38%).The crude fiber contents of the seed,pulp and concentrate were all significantly different(p<0.05).The seed had 28.7%crude fiber value while pulp and concentrate had 0.03%and 1.95%respectively.The ash content of noni seed was significantly(p<0.05)higher(3.07%),in respect to pulp(1.06%)and concentrate(0.79%).The crude fat values of the pulp(3.98%)and concentrate(2.99%)were higher than the seed(2.00%)and all were significantly different(p<0.05).Noni seed had the highest nutrient,anti-nutrient and Vitamin B2 content.The high fiber content and phenolic compound found in noni seed make it a functional food.
