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Akwaa Harrison O, Ifie I, Nkwonta C, Dzandu BA, Gattor AO, Adimado EE, Odoi KK, Aziavor B, Saalia FK, Steiner-Asiedu M. Knowledge, awareness, and use of folic acid among women of childbearing age living in a peri-urban community in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:241. [PMID: 38580949 PMCID: PMC10996122 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06408-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Folic acid, a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and maintenance, making it particularly significant during reproduction. Its well-known ability to reduce the risk of congenital anomalies during the periconceptional period underscores its importance. The increased requirement for folate during pregnancy and lactation is essential to support the physiological changes of the mother and ensure optimal growth and development of the foetus and offspring. This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and use of folic acid among pregnant and lactating women of reproductive age residing in Dodowa in the Shai Osu-Doku District, Accra, Ghana. METHODS The study was a cross-sectional design that involved 388 randomly selected participants (97 pregnant and 291 lactating women). Structured questionnaires were administered to gather information on the socioeconomic demographic characteristics, knowledge, awareness, and use of folic acid of the participants. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square analysis tests and are presented as frequencies and percentages, means, standard deviations, bar graphs, and pie charts. The significance of the results was determined at a 95% confidence interval. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 31 ± 5.0 years. Among the study participants, 46.1% demonstrated knowledge of folic acid deficiency, while approximately 68.3% had a high awareness of folic acid supplementation. Approximately 75% of the participants indicated that they had not used folic acid supplements within the week, and 15.5% reported consuming folic acid-fortified food per week. CONCLUSIONS The women exhibited high awareness but poor knowledge regarding the usage of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and lactation. Consequently, this lack of knowledge influenced the low use of folic acid supplements and low intake of folate-rich foods among pregnant and lactating mothers.
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- Obed Akwaa Harrison
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
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- Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry II, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institutional Care Division, Ghana Health Services, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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Fauziyah N, Ifie I, Syarief O, Darniadi S. Impact of hydrocolloid and foaming agent on the physicochemical, microstructural and bioactive characteristics of foam-mat freeze-dried tapai (fermented black glutinous rice) powder. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 11:578-589. [PMID: 36655083 PMCID: PMC9834849 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to obtain fermented black glutinous rice (FBGR) powder using the foam-mat freeze-drying method and to evaluate the physicochemical, microstructural, and bioactive characteristics of FBGR powder. To obtain FBGR foams, maltodextrin (MD; 0%-40% w/w) and whey protein isolate (WPI; 7.5% w/w) were used. The results showed that MD concentration had a significant effect (p ≤ .05) on powder recovery and bulk density which increased from 68.9% to 80.5% and 0.46% to 0.63 g/ml, respectively. The lowest moisture content (2.17%) and water activity (0.48) were found in powders produced with 20% MD. The solubility of FBGR powders ranged from 74% to 75% and increasing MD concentration gave higher lightness (L*) and yellowness (b*) readings in color properties of powders. Although the addition of the carrier agent caused reductions in total phenolic content and anthocyanins, the retention of these bioactive compounds rose with increasing MD content from 67% to 76% and 78% to 84%, respectively. FBGR produced with 40% MD had the most superior physical and technological properties, and foam-mat freeze-drying is a promising technology for retaining the bioactive compounds in FBGR.
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- Nur Fauziyah
- Department of NutritionPoliteknik KesehatanBandungIndonesia
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- School of Food Science and NutritionUniversity of LeedsLeedsUnited Kingdom,Department of Food Science and TechnologyDelta State UniversityAbrakaNigeria
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- Department of NutritionPoliteknik KesehatanBandungIndonesia
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- Research Center for Appropriate TechnologyNational Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)SubangIndonesia,Department of Food TechnologyUniversity of PasundanBandungIndonesia
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Udeh C, Ifie I, Akpodiete J, Malomo S. Kidney bean protein products as potential antioxidative and antihypertensive alternatives for non-pharmacological inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzymes. Scientific African 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Darniadi S, Ifie I, Luna P, Ho P, Murray BS. Foam-Mat Freeze-Drying of Blueberry Juice by Using Trehalose-β-Lactoglobulin and Trehalose-Bovine Serum Albumin as Matrices. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-020-02445-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Villa-Rodriguez JA, Ifie I, Gonzalez-Aguilar GA, Roopchand DE. The Gastrointestinal Tract as Prime Site for Cardiometabolic Protection by Dietary Polyphenols. Adv Nutr 2019; 10:999-1011. [PMID: 31144710 PMCID: PMC6855987 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmz038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Substantial evidence from nutritional epidemiology links polyphenol-rich diets with reduced incidence of chronic disorders; however, biological mechanisms underlying polyphenol-disease relations remain enigmatic. Emerging evidence is beginning to unmask the contribution of the gastrointestinal tract on whole-body energy homeostasis, suggesting that the intestine may be a prime target for intervention and a fundamental site for the metabolic actions of polyphenols. During their transit through the gastrointestinal tract, polyphenols may activate enteric nutrient sensors ensuing appropriate responses from other peripheral organs to regulate metabolic homeostasis. Furthermore, polyphenols can modulate the absorption of glucose, attenuating exaggerated hormonal responses and metabolic imbalances. Polyphenols that escape absorption are metabolized by the gut microbiota and the resulting catabolites may act locally, activating nuclear receptors that control enteric functions such as intestinal permeability. Finally, polyphenols modulate gut microbial ecology, which can have profound effects on cardiometabolic health.
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- Jose A Villa-Rodriguez
- Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health, Center for Nutrition, Microbiome, and Health, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ,Address correspondence to JAV-R (e-mail: )
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A. C., Sonora, Mexico
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- Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health, Center for Nutrition, Microbiome, and Health, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ,Address correspondence to DER (e-mail: )
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Ifie I, Ifie BE, Ibitoye DO, Marshall LJ, Williamson G. Seasonal variation in Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) calyx phytochemical profile, soluble solids and α-glucosidase inhibition. Food Chem 2018; 261:164-168. [PMID: 29739578 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Seasonal variations in crops can alter the profile and amount of constituent compounds and consequentially any biological activity. Differences in phytochemical profile, total phenolic content and inhibitory activity on α-glucosidase (maltase) of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces grown in South Western Nigeria were determined over wet and dry seasons. The phenolic profile, organic acids and sugars were analysed using HPLC, while inhibition of rat intestinal maltase was measured enzymically. There was a significant increase (1.4-fold; p ≤ 0.05) in total anthocyanin content in the dry compared to wet planting seasons, and maltase inhibition from the dry season was slightly more potent (1.15-fold, p ≤ 0.05). Fructose (1.8-fold), glucose (1.8-fold) and malic acid (3.7-fold) were significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) but citric acid was lower (62-fold, p ≤ 0.008) in the dry season. Environmental conditions provoke metabolic responses in Hibiscus sabdariffa affecting constituent phytochemicals and nutritional value.
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- Idolo Ifie
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; Department of Food Science and Technology, Delta State University, Abraka, PMB 1 Delta State, Nigeria
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- West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, PMB 30 Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- National Horticultural Research Institute, PMB 5432 Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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Ifie I, Abrankó L, Villa-Rodriguez JA, Papp N, Ho P, Williamson G, Marshall LJ. The effect of ageing temperature on the physicochemical properties, phytochemical profile and α-glucosidase inhibition of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) wine. Food Chem 2017; 267:263-270. [PMID: 29934166 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Revised: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The effect of temperature (6, 15 and 30°C) during ageing on the colour, phytochemical composition and bioactivity of roselle wine was investigated over 12months. At the end of ageing, wines stored at 6°C had the highest colour density and lowest polymeric anthocyanins. The initial concentration of most of the individual phenolic compounds decreased during ageing, with reduction of monomeric anthocyanins contributing to the formation of anthocyanin-derivatives (pyranoanthocyanins), eight of which were identified tentatively and reported here for the first time in roselle wine. The decrease in individual phenolic compounds did not affect inhibition of α-glucosidase (maltase) activity, which remained relatively low but stable throughout ageing. Diethyl succinate was the only volatile clearly influenced by ageing temperature, with the most pronounced effect at 30°C (∼256 fold increase). In summary, the final concentrations of anthocyanins and diethyl succinate were the major compounds influenced by ageing temperature.
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- Idolo Ifie
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- Szent István University, Faculty of Food Science, Department of Applied Chemistry, 29-43 Villányi, Budapest H-1118, Hungary
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- Szent István University, Faculty of Food Science, Department of Applied Chemistry, 29-43 Villányi, Budapest H-1118, Hungary
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
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Ifie I, Marshall LJ, Ho P, Williamson G. Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) Extracts and Wine: Phytochemical Profile, Physicochemical Properties, and Carbohydrase Inhibition. J Agric Food Chem 2016; 64:4921-4931. [PMID: 27226105 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b01246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Three varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa were analyzed for their phytochemical content and inhibitory potential on carbohydrate-digesting enzymes as a basis for selecting a variety for wine production. The dark red variety was chosen as it was highest in phenolic content and an aqueous extract partially inhibited α-glucosidase (maltase), with delphinidin 3-O-sambubioside, cyanidin 3-O-sambubioside, and 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid accounting for 65% of this activity. None of the varieties significantly inhibited α-amylase. Regarding Hibiscus sabdariffa wine, the effect of fermentation temperature (20 and 30 °C) on the physicochemical, phytochemical, and aroma composition was monitored over 40 days. The main change in phytochemical composition observed was the hydrolysis of 3-O-caffeolquinic acid and the concomitant increase of caffeic acid irrespective of fermentation temperature. Wine fermented at 20 °C was slightly more active for α-glucosidase inhibition with more fruity aromas (ethyl octanoate), but there were more flowery notes (2-phenylethanol) at 30 °C.
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- Idolo Ifie
- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds , Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds , Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds , Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds , Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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Nyambe-Silavwe H, Villa-Rodriguez JA, Ifie I, Holmes M, Aydin E, Jensen JM, Williamson G. Inhibition of human α-amylase by dietary polyphenols. J Funct Foods 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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