Mr. Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo
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Mr. Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo

Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Science in Dietetics from University of Ghana, Ghana

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Nutrient Management
62%
Nutrients
90%
Nutrient Quality
75%
Nutrient Removal
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Maduforo, A.N., E.K. Ngwu, C.I. Ndiokwelu and C.E. Okoro, 2021. Review of the energy and proximate content of selected staple foods consumed by diabetic patients in Enugu state, Nigeria. Pak. J. Nutr., 20: 1-8.
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  2. Onyechi, A.U., V.N. Ibeanu, A.N. Maduforo, A.U. Ugwuonah and L.D. Nsofor, 2018. Effects of Corchorus olitorius, Myrianthus arboreus and Annona muricata aqueous leaves extracts on body weight, blood glucose levels and lipid profile of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 9: 11-20.
  3. Onyechi, A.U., V.N. Ibeanu, A.N. Maduforo, A.U. Ugwuonah and L.D. Nsofor, 2018. Comparative evaluation of the nutrient composition of aqueous leaf extracts of Corchorus olitorius, Myrianthus arboreus and Annona muricate. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 9: 47-50.
  4. Okorie, J.N., T.B. Tsado, P. Ugbabe and A.N. Maduforo, 2018. Evaluation of nutrients, phytochemical and acceptability of bread produced from composite flour of wheat and watermelon seed. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 39: 151-160.
  5. Okechukwu, F.O., V.N. Ibeanu, M.O. Oruma and A.N. Maduforo, 2018. Dietary habits of women of reproductive age (18-35 years) in a rural community of Niger-delta, Nigeria. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 39: 89-97.
  6. Frimpong, I.P., M. Asante and A.N. Maduforo, 2018. Dietary intake as a cardiovascular risk factor: A cross-sectional study of bank employees in Accra. South Afr. J. Clin. Nutr. 10.1080/16070658.2018.1515394.
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  7. Yakubu, T., A.N. Maduforo, M. Asante and A. Amoako-Mensah, 2017. Comparative study of proximate, minerals and fatty acid (As Oleic) content of cooked and uncooked cow tripe consumed in Ghana. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 8: 112-120.
  8. Okeke, P.N., L. Ohadoma, A.N. Maduforo, H.C. Ezenwa and U.P. Ifeanyi-Uche, 2017. Lifestyle and anthropometric indices of hypertensive patients in Bichi local government area Kano state. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 8: 136-143.
  9. Obiloma, A.A., P.C. Ogbonna, T.O. Okere, O.C.U. Adumanya and A.N. Maduforo, 2017. Chemical composition of Hippocratea welwitchi: A common indigenous spice consumed in South-Eastern Nigeria. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 8: 131-135.
  10. Anidi, C.V., J.U. Anyika and A.N. Maduforo, 2017. Assessment of food insecurity among rural households in Abia State. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 8: 73-80.
  11. Afam-Anene, O.C., J.N. Okorie and A.N. Maduforo, 2017. Obesity, physical activity pattern and hypercholesterolemia among civil servants in Bida Niger state Nigeria. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 8: 13-24.
  12. Yakubu, T., A. Nwabugomaduforo, N.P. Okeke and J.N. Okorie, 2016. Epigenetics Processes and Diet. IOSR J. Dent. Med. Sci., 1: 63-69.
  13. Okeke, P.N. and A.N. Maduforo, 2016. The effect of fermentation and germination on the nutrient and antinutrient composition of millet (Pennisetus glaucum) Flour. J. Dietitians Assoc. Niger., 7: 7-14.
  14. Ndiokwelu, C.I., O.I.C. Nwosu, P.N. Ani, A.O. Chizike and M.A. Nwabugo, 2016. Impact of the baby friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) programme on breast-feeding knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers. Pak. J. Nutr., 15: 244-248.
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  15. Maduforo, A.N., T. Yakubu, C.P. Okwy-Nweke, I.U. Onoja and C.C. Okwara, 2016. The nutritional implications of oral contraceptives on women. Pak. J. Nutr., 15: 800-809.
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  16. Maduforo, A.N., C.P. Okwy-Nweke, E. Njoku and P.C. Ogbonna, 2016. Evaluation of diets served to cancer patients in oncology ward of university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu State. Pak. J. Nutr., 15: 104-111.
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  17. Onuoha, R.O., N.N. Oly-Alawuba, J.N. Okorie, B.T. Tsado and A.N. Maduforo, 2015. Assessment of Microbial Activity on Meat Sold At Selected Abattoir, Markets and Meat Shop in Owerri Municipal Council. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 9: 92-97.
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  18. Nwoke, F.U., M.C. Umelo, J.N. Okorie, K.J. Ndako and A.N. Maduforo, 2015. Nutrient and sensory quality of soymilk produced from different improved varieties of soybean. Pak. J. Nutr., 14: 898-906.
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  19. Olebu, J., N.A. Ajaebili and A.N. Maduforo, 2014. Assessment of prevalence of obesity among newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients in diabetic out patient clinic, of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria. Adv. Life Sci. Technol., 24: 60-64.
  20. Okwy-Nweke, C.P., J.O. Anyanwu and A.N. Maduforo, 2014. Mothers beliefs and obstacles as limitations in promoting exclusive breastfeeding among working class mothers attending infant welfare clinic at university of Nigeria teaching hospital (UNTH), Enugu State. Clin.Med.Res., 3: 105-111.
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  21. Okwy-Nweke, C.P., A.N. Maduforo, C. Otiora and C.A. Uche, 2014. Prevalence of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 6 - 60 Months Admitted at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital Ogui, Enugu, Nigeria. Eur. J. Preventive Med., 2: 45-51.
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  22. Odinakachukwu, I.C.I., N.N. Ngozi, I. Ngozi and M. Aloysius, 2014. Development and nutritional evaluation of infant complementary food from maize (Zea mays), soybean (Glycine max) and Moringa oleifera leaves. Int. J. Nutr. Food Sci., 30: 290-299.
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  23. Nwosu, O.I.C., N.N. Nnam, N. Ibeziako and A.N. Maduforo, 2014. Analysis of the Nutrient Content of Infant Complementary Food Fortificant-Moringa oleifera Leaves with the Commonly Consumed Local Infants Foods in Nigeria: Zea mays and Glycine max International. J. Trop. Dis. Health, 4: 1111-1122.
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  24. Ndiokwelu, C., O. Nwosu, E. Uwaoma and A. Maduforo, 2014. Nutritional Assessment of Exclusively Breastfed and Non-Exclusively Breastfed Infants Aged (0 - 6 Months) at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. Int. J. Nutr. Food Sci., 3: 462-470.
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  25. Musah, B.O., N.I. Nii-Trebi, M.A. Nwabugo and R.H. Asmah, 2014. Microbial Quality of Locally Prepared Hibiscus Tea in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 8: 23-27.
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  26. Chikwendu, J.N., P.N. Obiakor-Okeke and A.N. Maduforo, 2014. Effect of fermentation on the nutrient and antinutrient composition of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) seeds and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) grains. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 2: 169-175.
  27. Anoshirike, C.O., C.P. Ejeogo, O.I.C. Nwosu, A.N. Maduforo and K.O. Nnoka, 2014. Infant feeding practices among mothers and their infants attending maternal and child health in Enugu, Nigeria. J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, 4: 130-139.
  28. Maduforo, A.N., O.I.C. Nwosu, C.I. Ndiokwelu and P.N. Obiakor-Okeke, 2013. Food superstition, feeding practices and nutritional anthropometry of pregnant women. JORIND, 11: 12-28.
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  29. Maduforo, A.N., N.C. Ubah and P.N. Obiakor-Okeke, 2013. The practice of exclusive breastfeeding by lactating women in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. Global Adv. Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 13-19.
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  30. Alozie, M.C., I.M. Nnadi, O.I.C. Nwosu and A.N. Maduforo, 2013. Food Consumption Pattern and Hemoglobin Levels of Pregnant Women Attending Ante-natal in Poly Clinic Asata, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. Int. J. Med. Sci. Biotech., 1: 39-55.
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  31. Maduforo, A.N. and R.O. Onuoha, 2011. Relativities of exclusive breastfeeding between urban and rural lactating women in Imo State. JORIND, 9: 31-36.
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  32. Maduforo, A.N. and O. Oluwatoyin, 2011. Prevalence of Adolescent Pregnancy In Ganye Local Government Area. Adamawa State, Nigeria. J. Res. Natl. Dev., 9: 31-36.
  33. Maduforo, A.N., 2010. Superstitions and nutrition among pregnant women in Nwangele local government area of Imo state, Nigeria. J. Res. Natl. Dev., 8: 1-8.