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Lecithin in human nutrition

Abstract Lecithin is a generic term to designate any group of yellow-brownish fatty substances occurring in animal and plant tissues composed of phosphoric acid, chroline, fatty acids, glycerol, glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids (e.g., phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol).  

COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON STATE MONITORING OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH WEEK

Abstract Maternal, newborn and child health week provides the practical exercise on safe motherhood, breastfeeding, child development, nutrition and growth, immunization, Diarrhea, malaria, HIV/AIDS, etc. for the management of creating supportive environment for maternal and newborn health, this requires altering behaviors that discriminates against women and girls and adopting healthy practices that safeguards them from disease and injury. Healthy practices such as; exclusive breastfeeding ...

THYROID GLAND; FUNCTIONS AND CLINICAL CORRELATES

The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland (Moore et al,2010). It is derived from the Greek words “glandula thyreoidea” which means “Gland” “shield like” respectively (Thomas Wharton, 1659). It is brownish-red in colour (Henry Gray,2010). The thyroid gland is located at the throat below the voice box (larynx), Laryngeal prominence or Adam’s Apple to be specific. The laryngeal prominence is a lump that is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx. ...

OBESITY: CAUSE,EFFECTS AND TREATMENT.

Abstract Obesity is an epidemic disease that threatens to inundate health care resources by increasing the incidence of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. These effects of obesity result from two factors: the increased mass of adipose tissue and the increased secretion of pathogenetic products from enlarged fat cells. This concept of the pathogenesis of obesity as a disease allows an easy division of disadvantages of obesity into those produced by the mass of fat and those pro...

THE ROLE OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

ABSTRACTNitric oxide is produced in high amount from the break down of arginine by a group of enzyme called nitric oxide synthase. Nitric oxide is an intercellular messenger that has been recognized as one of the versatile player in the immune system. Cells of the innate immune system such as macrophages, neutrophil and natural killer use patterns recognition receptors to recognize the molecular patters associated with pathogens. The specific role nitric oxide plays depend on the place o...

EFFECTS OF FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF BANKERS IN UMUAHIA NORTH

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Introduction                                                                                                    Background of the study                                                                             Statement of the problem                            �...

NUTRITION AND CEREBRAL PALSY

ABSTRACT Cerebral palsy is a physical disability. It is the most common physical disability in childhood. Cerebral Palsy affects the way the brain controls muscles. The term describes a group of disorders that affect movement, coordination, posture and function. Advances in medical care have resulted in a longer lifespan of individuals with cerebral palsy, with many surviving and thriving through adulthood. Individuals with cerebral palsy can have nutritional issues that may significant...

Drug Abuse

'Drug abuse' is no longer a current medical diagnosis in either of the most used diagnostic tools in the world, the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnosticand Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and ICRIS Medical organization Related Health Problems (ICD) Substance abuse has been adopted by the DSM as a blanket term to include drug abuse and other things, while the ICD uses the term Harmf...

Phonological Sound of Children

ABSTRACT The lack of culturally appropriate norms for assessing the speech and language status of children has been an ongoing issue. At present, there are no normative data against which to assess the phonological skills of children. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of phonological awareness (PA) training with typically developing preschool children in a classroom setting. The study used sample of 50 preschool children through the guidance of their teachers. Q...

Nutritional benefit of iru

nutritional benefit of iru on blood pressure control

Research Paper on 2014 Ludian Earthquake in China

Abstract On August 3, 2014, the Ludian County of Yunnan Province in southwestern and northeastern Yunnan Province, China, was struck by an MS 6.5 earthquake at 16:30 (Beijing Standard Time). That was another destructive event after the MS 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, MS7.1 Yushu earthquake in 2010, and MS 7.0 Lushan earthquake in 2013. The earthquake which was very strong occurred on the margin of the Tibetan plateau in a rural area of Ludian county.The epicenter (103.3° E, 27.1° N) w...

The influx of pornographic materials and its consequences on youth

This seminar paper examines the influx of pornographic materials and its effect on youths. Two major and broad factors responsible for the widespread of pornography are identified and fully examined. These include the technological and sexual revolutions. While the former facilitated the ease with which pornography could be accessed, the latter liberalized the attitude toward pornography. How these were fully done are systematically explained in this paper.   The paper also examine...

The cause of infertility amongst women of child bearing age

ABSTRACT   Background Infertility is a major medical condition that affects many married couples in Africa and the world at large, as such associated with several social meanings. This study therefore explored the causes of infertility amongst women of childbearing age in Nigeria using the West Region as a case study.  Scope of study This study focuses on women of child bearing age. It is investigating the causes of infertility amongst women of childbearing age. Operati...

THE IMPACT OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH

ABSTRACTThe way a country finances its health care system is a key determinant of the health of its citizenry. Selection of an adequate and efficient method(s) of financing in addition to organizational delivery structure for health services is essential if a country is set to achieve its national health objective of providing health for all. Health care in Nigeria is financed by tax revenue, out-of-pocket payments, donor funding, and health insurance (social and community). However, achievin...

WATER

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Water is very important for life. We need water to drink, to wash our hands, to cook, to water plants and many other things. What other important uses for water do we have? mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Without water, the plants would die and people and animals would go thirsty. mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Did you ever wonder why water was so important? Do you know why water is water? mso-fareast-font-fa...


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