Dr. Okafor Adaobi Maryann
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Dr. Okafor Adaobi Maryann

Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Community and Public Health Nutrition from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Nutrition Dietetics
62%
Community Nutrition
90%
Public Health
75%
Nutrition Sciences
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Okafor, A.M., I.Z. Nwazojie and I.C. Afiaenyi, 2018. Nutrition knowledge and factors associated with anthropometric and haematological indices among female undergraduate students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Agro-Science, 17: 58-64.
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  2. Okafor, A.M., 2018. Associated factors of obesity and macronutrient intake of staff in a Nigerian university. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 39: 166-174.
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  3. Onuoha, N.O., A.M. Okafor and L.K. Okeke, 2017. Glycaemic indices of unripe plantain (Musa paradisiacal) and unripe red banana (Musa sp. AAA) flour meals. Bio-Research, 14: 955-960.
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  4. Onuoha, N.O., A.M. Okafor, P.E. Eme and U.D. Onyia, 2016. Anthropometric status, fasting blood sugar, nutrient intake and energy balance of traders in a market population in Nsukka, Nigeria. Integr. Food Nutr. Metab., 4: 1-4.
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  5. Ayogu, R.N.B., A.M. Okafor and H.N. Ene-Obong, 2015. Iron status of schoolchildren (6-15 years) and associated factors in rural Nigeria. Food Nutr. Res., Vol. 59. 10.3402/fnr.v59.26223.
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  6. E.U. Madukwe, A.M. Okafor, V.U. Ogbonna 2014. Effectiveness of Fresh and Shade-Dried Mucuna pruriens Leaf Extract in Controlling Anaemia in Adult Male Albino Rats Pak. J. Nutr., 13: 579-583.
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  7. E.U. Madukwe, A.M. Okafor, C.M. Enemkpali 2014. Effect of Blood Leaf (Iresine herbstii) Leaf Extract and Powder on the Biochemical Profile of Adult Male Albino Wistar Rats Pak. J. Nutr., 13: 584-588.
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  8. Okeke, E.C., E.U. Madukwe, A.M. Nwabunze, P.E. Eme and C. Obiweluozo, 2013. Household food security and body weight perception of women living in a rural community in Enugu state, Nigeria. Res. Inventy: Int. J. Eng. Sci., 3: 23-29.
  9. Madukwe, E.U., A.M. Nwabunze and L. Onyibalu, 2013. Bioavailability of vitamins C, E and pro-vitamin A in extracts of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) and eggplant (Solanum melongena). Int. J. Basic Applied Sci., 2: 244-250.
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  10. Madukwe, E.U., A.M. Nwabunze and C.L. Onyibalu, 2013. Bioavailability of selected phytochemicals in the extracts of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) and eggplant (Solanum melongena). Int. J. Basic Applied Sci., 2: 251-257.
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  11. Ngwu, E.K., A.M. Nwabunze and D. Ubong, 2012. Diabetes screening: A case study of Nsukka urban, Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Diet. Assoc. Niger., 3: 73-79.
  12. Onuoha, N.O., A.M. Nwabunze and M.E. Ani, 2011. Micronutrient and organoleptic evaluation of fried wheat snack balls (puff-puff) produced by partial replacement of wheat flour with mango flour. J. Diet. Assoc. Niger., 3: 35-40.
  13. Ngwu, E.K. and A.M. Nwabunze, 2008. Prevalence and presentation of diabetes mellitus among patients attending the University of Nigeria Nsukka campus medical centre. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 29: 216-231.
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