IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-17 ~ Issue-3 ~ March 2023

Abstract: The study investigated the concentration of heavy metals in the groundwaters of Oshodi/Isolo/Ilasamaja industrial estate for its suitability for domestic use. The study answered 3 research questions and tested a hypothesis. To achieve these, the research area was mapped out into 5 research zones andground water samples were collected from 5 dug wells and tap water sources, bulked and composites drawn fixed with HNO3 and stored in ice cool boxes for analysis. The analytical standards adopted were USEPA models6010and 6020 and the instrument deployed for determination of the various metals isAgilent ICP-OES model 5800.The mean results obtained were;......

Keywords: industrial estate, industries, heavy metals, groundwater, human health

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[5]. Banzi, F.P., Msaki, P., & Mohammed, N.K. (2015). Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Water around the Proposed Mkuju River Uranium Project in Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Science, 41, 8-18..

Abstract: Background: Aflatoxin is a threat and a food safety concern particularly in developing countries due to the climatic conditions that favor the growth of the aflatoxin fungi. Consequently, this is a major risk to feed ingredients used in the manufacture of animal feed and subsequently a great risk to human consumers due to the detrimental effects of these toxins. Since there are no documented studies on carry over effect of aflatoxin in broilers in Kenya, a study to establish the carry over effect of aflatoxin in broiler chicken was carried out in Nairobi City County.....

Keywords: Aflatoxin, Carry Over, Metabolism

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Abstract: Vegetables and fruits are highly nutritious, sources of vitamin, minerals, fibres etc and these are part of our daily diet. In recent time, there have been more production of vegetables and fruits as well as supply in local markets however, the main problem is associated with the quality of supplied vegetables and fruits due to heavy metals, microbiological contamination. Percentage availability of parasites on collected samples ranges from 20% to 80% while the total coliform count and plate count ranged from 2.1-71*10² and 4-56*10² respectively. Furthermore, the isolated parasites includes Ascaris lubricoides, Moniezia spp, Teania spp, Planaria, Unfertilized egg of ascaris among many others. The used samples also showed varying concentration of chloride, nitrate, sulphate and phosphate but with no traces of heavy metals. This showed that bought vegetables and fruits can be a vehicle for transmission of various diseases and intake of other chemicals into human body if not properly washed or preheated before ingestion.

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Abstract: The quality of water in our environment is deteriorating everyday due mining activities of the natural resources with the consequences of polluting the natural water bodies in the vicinity of the mining operations. The aim of this study is to use wood-ash as absorbent to treat gold mine effluent wastewater discharged from the mine to remove toxic heavy metals U, Cd, Cr, Ba, and Pb. Digestion of the mine water was carried out. Adsorption study was used for the treatment removal of toxic metals present in gold mine waste water. Physicochemical analysis was conducted on......

KEYWORD: Mine Water, Heavy Metals, Wood-Ash, Adsorption study and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy

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Abstract: Mine water contains toxic heavy metals in high concentrations causing the pollution of nearby water bodies, related ground waters and soils degradation. The aim of the study is to determine the toxic heavy metal pollutants present in four different mine water samples and their level of toxicity. Digestion technique was employed to treat the samples as received mine water samples. Physicochemical parameters were determined for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and total dissolved solids (TDS).......

Keywords: Mine water, toxic heavy metals, physicochemical parameters, digestion, inductively coupling plasma (ICP)

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Abstract: Background: The extracted seeds of breadfruit can be used for the preparation of delicious and nutritious diets which could either be roasted, parboiled, dehulled, steamed or grilled.Aim:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of fortified feeds on the blood glucose level and on some biochemical indices of normal Wistar rats. Methods: The biochemical parameters (blood glucose levels, lactate dehydrogenase activity{LDH}, and Malondialdehyde levels{MDA})were determined using standard diagnostic methods. Results: The result indicated no significant increase or decrease in blood glucose levels. Lactate dehydrogenase activity showed a significant decrease (p<0.05) in groups fortified with 50% cooked, parboiled, and grilled breadfruit with respect to the control while the Malondialdehyde levels were within the normal range in the fortified groups compared with the control......

Keywords: Breadfruit, Glucose, Lactate dehydrogenase, Malondialdehyde, Cooked, Grilled, Parboiled

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Abstract: Background: Pearl millet, one of the most important cereal grain which is underutilized in Africa can be used to produce complementary foods which help reduce malnutrition in children. Production of extruded pearl millet- based complementary foods improves physicochemical properties of the complementary foods which helps improve the nutritional value, acceptability and convenience. The aim of this study was to develop and determine the physical and sensory quality of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)-based extruded instant complementary porridge flour for use by children......

Keywords: Pearl millet; extrusion; instant porridge flour; physical quality; sensory quality

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Abstract: Background: Thai Nguyen is a province in the Northeast region, also a major socio-economic center of the Northeast region, as well as the Northern Midlands and Mountains. It has significant advantages in developing metallurgical and mining industries due to plentiful natural resources. The province has attracted many businesses to invest in the mining field, including Nui Phao Mining Company Ltd., which has been licensed by Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee since 2004. Since its inception, the Company has created jobs for thousands.....

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Abstract: Background: Cereals are an integral part to family meals. They are mainly produced from cereal grains and are often consumed as early in the morning as part of the breakfast. Hence, the name breakfast cereal. Materials and Methods: Three flour blends, each containing sorghum, soybean and coconut were prepared by mixing the flours in the proportions of 80:10:10, 70:20:10, 60:30:10 using hand mixing. Sugar and salt were added to taste. 3cups of hot water was added to the mixture, stirred and spread thinly on a parchment paper placed on a baking tray. It was then baked at 1200C.....

Keywords: breakfast cereals, meal, staple, nutritious, coconut

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