Effect of Some Weaning Foods on Weanling Albino Rats

Umaru Hauwa Aduwamai

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2019.21.003570

Abstract

Inadequate intake of essential nutrients to replace breast milk during weaning is a major cause of malnutrition in the young ...

Highlights

Introduction clean healthy food are more likely to be predisposed to Malnutrition among children is a major public health concern in the developing countries
Result obtained from this study indicates that soya beans and groundnut should be preferred in selecting weaning foods
The highest percentage of feed efficiency ratio (82.14%) was obtained in group fed with soya bean supplement diet, followed by group fed with groundnut (72.16%)

Summary

Introduction

Introduction clean healthy food are more likely to be predisposed to Malnutrition among children is a major public health concern in the developing countries. It affects all aspects of children’s life, its effects are not limited to physical health but extend to mental, social, and spiritual well-being [1]. Malnutrition increases the risk of infection and infectious disease, and moderate malnutrition weakens every part of the immune system [6]. It is a major risk factor in the onset of active tuberculosis [7]. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of some weaning foods on weanling albino rats with a view to finding the best weaning food

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