scholarly journals Energy/Macronutrient Density and Sensory Evaluation of Formulated Complementary Foods for use in Low-Income Populations in Northern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Kelechi Ebisike Vivian O ◽  
Solomon Mariam D ◽  
Jaryum Kiri H ◽  
Ebisike Kelechi J ◽  
Mshelia P ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
Complementary Foods

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nutritional Composition and Sensory Attributes of Breadfruit-Soybean Flour Blends for Complementary Foods

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
S. O. Arinola ◽  
T. P. Ojo ◽  
J. O. Akinmolayan ◽  
A. O. Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Complementary Food ◽  
Soybean Flour ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Mineral Compositions ◽  
Flour Blends

The objectives of this study were to produce complementary foods from locally available, underutilized and inexpensive food materials (breadfruit and soybean), to assess their nutrients value and evaluate their sensory acceptability. Breadfruit and soybean flours were mixed in ratios 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30 and 60:40 (w/w) respectively. Proximate and mineral compositions of the blends were determined using standard analytical methods; energy value was estimated using the Atwater factor. The blends were prepared for sensory evaluation by cooking with the addition of vegetable oil and sucrose and then subjected to sensory evaluation using a commercial complementary food as control. The crude protein, crude fat, ash and crude fiber contents increased significantly with increased inclusion of soybean flour from 5.36 to 22.02 g/100 g, 1.03 to 6.03 g/100 g, 1.06 to 2.55 g/100 g and 4.77 to 5.86 g/100 g respectively while carbohydrate content reduced from 81.81 to 55.24 g/100 g. The energy value ranged from 357.97 to 363.31 kcal/100 g. The samples contained 66.74 - 76.50 mg/100 g sodium, 687.43 – 725.65 mg/100 g potassium, 64.00 – 103.04 mg/100 g calcium, 145.76 – 242.51 mg/100 g phosphorus, 4.80 – 9.98 mg/100 g iron and 3.18 – 4.61 mg/100 g zinc. The result of the sensory evaluation showed that 70:30 complementary food was the most preferred and acceptable in terms of all the sensory attributes evaluated and it compared favourably with the control. This sample also showed a promising capacity to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) of protein, carbohydrate, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc for infants (7 -12 months). This study has shown that complementary food produced from breadfruit and soybean flour has appreciable nutritional density in terms of proximate and mineral compositions and could be used as a substitute for expensive commercial complementary foods especially among families with low income in Nigeria and other developing countries of the world.

Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods and Beverages to Infants of Low-Income Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paige P. Hornsby ◽  
Mark R. Conaway ◽  
Tegan J. Medico ◽  
Kelly K. Gurka ◽  
Ann Kellams
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Low Income Women

scholarly journals Dietary Intakes of Arachidonic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Early Life - With a Special Focus on Complementary Feeding in Developing Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stewart Forsyth ◽  
Sheila Gautier ◽  
Norman Salem Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Arachidonic Acid ◽  
Docosahexaenoic Acid ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Complementary Foods

Background: In developing countries, dietary intakes of arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in early life are lower than current recommended levels. This review specifically focusses on the contribution that complementary feeding makes to ARA and DHA intakes in medium- to low-income countries. The aims of the review are (1) to determine the availability of ARA and DHA food sources in developing countries, (2) to estimate the contribution of complementary feeding to dietary intakes of ARA and DHA in infants aged 6-36 months, and (3) to relate the dietary ARA and DHA intake data to key socioeconomic and health indicators. Summary: The primary dietary data was collected by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) using Food Balance Sheets, and fatty acid composition was based on the Australian food composition tables. There is evidence of wide variation in per capita dietary intake for both DHA and ARA food sources, with low intakes of meat and seafood products being highly prevalent in most low-income countries. In children aged 6-36 months, the supply of ARA and DHA from the longer duration of breastfeeding in low-income countries is counterbalanced by the exceptionally low provision of ARA and DHA from complementary foods. The lowest tertile for ARA intake is associated with higher percentages of childhood stunting, birth rate, infant mortality, and longer duration of breast feeding. Key Message: In developing countries, intakes of DHA and ARA from complementary foods are low, and public health organisations need to adopt pragmatic strategies that will ensure that there is a nutritional safety net for the most vulnerable infants.

scholarly journals Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Complementary Feeding and Child Undernutrition in the Vakinankaratra Region of Madagascar: A Mixed-Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasina Rakotomanana ◽  
Deana Hildebrand ◽  
Gail E Gates ◽  
David G Thomas ◽  
Fanjaniaina Fawbush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Child Undernutrition

ABSTRACT Background Data are limited on how feeding knowledge and practices relate to child undernutrition in the highlands of Madagascar. Objectives This study assessed maternal knowledge and practices of complementary feeding and their associations with anthropometrics of children aged 6–23 mo in the Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar. Methods Knowledge was assessed using WHO recommendations on child feeding, and WHO infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators were used to evaluate feeding practices. Child growth was measured as length-for-age, weight-for-age, and weight-for-length z-scores using the 2006 WHO growth standards. A z-score less than −2 was classified as child undernutrition. Logistic regression models were used to determine associations between independent variables and outcomes. Focus group discussions among mothers and in-depth interviews with key informants were conducted; barriers and facilitators of optimal feeding practices were identified using a thematic analysis approach. Results Maternal knowledge scores regarding child feeding averaged 6.4 of 11. Better knowledge scores were associated with higher odds of appropriate complementary feeding practices before and after covariate adjustments. The proportions of children achieving the minimum dietary diversity (35.8%), minimum acceptable diet (30.2%), and consuming meat, fish, and poultry (14.1%) were low. Only consumption of iron-rich foods was associated with lower odds of underweight (adjusted OR = 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1, 0.7; P < 0.05). None of the IYCF indicators were associated significantly with stunting or wasting. Maternal attitudes about complementary foods, as well as mothers’ workload and very low income, were identified as barriers to optimal feeding practices. Maternal perceived benefits of giving appropriate complementary foods as well as their positive relationship with the community health workers were the main facilitators of optimal child feeding. Conclusions Integrated nutrition-sensitive interventions addressing these barriers while enhancing the facilitators are critical in promoting better feeding practices in the Vakinankaratra region.

scholarly journals Nutritional, Microbial, and Sensory Evaluation of Complementary Foods Made from Blends of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and Edible Insects

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1225
Author(s):  
Isaac Agbemafle ◽  
Doris Hadzi ◽  
Francis K. Amagloh ◽  
Francis B. Zotor ◽  
Manju B. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Palm Weevil ◽  
Hedonic Scale ◽  
Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato

Improved formulations of complementary foods (CFs) with animal-source foods (ASFs) is an important strategy to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF). However, ASFs are expensive in many food-insecure settings where edible insects abound. CFs were developed from flours of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) and cricket (OFSCri) or palm weevil larvae (OFSPal) or soybean (OFSSoy) in the ratio 7:3. Nutritional and microbial quality of the novel CFs were determined and compared with Weanimix (recommended maize-peanut-soybean blend). Sensory evaluation of porridges was rated on a five-point hedonic scale among 170 Ghanaian mothers. OFSCri (20.33 ± 0.58 g/100 g) and Weanimix (16.08 ± 0.13 g/100 g) met the protein requirement of 15 g/100 g from CFs. Although Fe content was significantly higher for OFSCri (1.17 ± 0.03 mg/100 g), none of the CFs met the recommended levels for Fe. All the CFs were free from Salmonella, and aerobic plate count was significantly below permissible levels. All the CFs were ranked above the minimum threshold (hedonic scale = 3; neither like nor dislike) of likeness for the sensory attributes. Crickets and palm weevil larvae can be blended with OFSP and could be sustainable, culturally appropriate alternative ASFs for IYCF, but long-term studies are needed to evaluate their efficacy.

The adequacy of micronutrient concentrations in manufactured complementary foods from low-income countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 418-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Gibbs ◽  
Karl B. Bailey ◽  
Rebecca D. Lander ◽  
Umi Fahmida ◽  
Leah Perlas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Complementary Foods

scholarly journals Characteristics of Microbiological and Physicochemical of Complementary Foods Based on Maize (Zea mays) Fortification With Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
T. I. Mbata ◽  
S. Adeyemo
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Enterobacter Aerogenes ◽  
Enteric Bacteria ◽  
Bambara Groundnut ◽  
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ◽  
Maize Flour ◽  
Complementary Foods

Protein-energy malnutrition is regarded as one of the public health problems in developing countries as a result of poor feeding practices due to poverty. The study was aimed at formulating complementary foods using on maize and Bambara groundnut with a view of reducing malnutrition in low income families. The blends 70% maize, 30% Bambara groundnut were subjected into proximate, sensory and biochemical analyses using standard procedures. Nutrend (a commercial formula) was used as control. The effect of some processing techniques such as germination, roasting, fermentation, boiling, and soaking were determined. The results obtained showed protein content were 15.0% for roasted Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (RBMGF), 13.80% for boiled Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (BBMGF), 15.18% for soaked Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (SBMGF), values for maize flour and nutrend had 10.4% and 23.21% respectively. Energy value of RBMGF, BBMGF, SBMGF, maize flour and nutrend were 494.9, 348.97, 356.49, 351 and 467.2 kcal, respectively. The antinutrient composition of roasted Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (RBMGF) and boiled Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (BBMGF) were lower than of soaked Bambara groundnut maize germinated flour (SBMGF). The overall acceptability of SBMGF was rated higher than RBMGF, BBMGF and Maize flour, but lower than Nutrend.  Microflora gradually changed from gram negative enteric bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter aerogenes, mold such a Penicillium citrinum, lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and yeast, such as Saccharomyces cerevisae to be dominated by Gram positive lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. Yeasts and LAB growth counts in the complementary food varied between 4.44 and 7.36 log cfu/ml. LAB number increased from 5.40 to 7.36 log cfu/ml during fermentation. Yeasts increased from 4.44 to 5.60 log cfu/ml. The use of Bambara groundnut fortification to traditional foods could promote the nutritional quality of African maize-based traditional food.

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