ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Protein deficiency is a major nutritional problem in Nigeria. Low Per capita income, adverse environment, and livestock diseases make it difficult to obtain sufficient quantities of high quality protein. Several selected food items common to Southern Nigeria were analyzed for essential ammo acids content. When these food items were grouped into a typical meal pattern for 1 wk, methionine was inadequate in breakfast; however, it was found that the average essential ammo acid intakes per day were adequate. With proper meal combinations and supplementations, it would be possible to improve dietary intakes of essential amino acids in Nigeria by utilizing common foods available and acceptable to the population.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1980.tb06555.x
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