CURRICULUM VITAE

1. NAME: NNAM, NGOZIKA

2. POSITION AND ADDRESS: Professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition.Department of Nutrition and DieteticsUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka

3. NATIONALITY: Nigerian

4. SEX: Female

5. MARITAL STATUS: Married

6. DATE OF BIRTH: 28th February, 1957

7. E-MAIL: ngnnam@yahoo.com

8. PHONE NO: 234 803 757 3076

9. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES AND THEAWARDING INSTITUTIONS:

a) Ph.D Human Nutrition (1994) from University of Nigeria, Nsukka

b) M.Sc. Human Nutrition (1989) from University of Nigeria, Nsukka

c) M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling (1985) from University of Nigeria,Nsukka

d) P.G.D.E. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (1983) from Universityof Nigeria, Nsukka

e) B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science, Second Class Upper (1981) fromUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka

f) West African School Certificate: Grade One (1974) from Queen of theRosary Secondary School, Nsukka

10. WORK EXPERIENCE:

a) Lecturer, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics,University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1996 – Date.

b) Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2014 -2016

c) Head, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics,University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2010 - 2014

d) Study visit to South African Universities and Science Centers underUNESCO/Nigeria Project for the reform of the National ScienceTechnology and Innovation System. 2009

Visiting Professor, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State,Nigeria, 2016 - date

e) Visiting Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science,University of Ghana, Legon 2008

f) Visiting Professor, Department of Home Economics, University ofUyo, Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria. 2008 – 2009.

g) Head, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics,University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2007 – 2008.

h) Head, Department of Home Economics, Federal College of Education,Eha-Amufu. 1989 – 1996.

i) Lecturer, Department of Home Economics, Federal College ofEducation, Eha-Amufu, 1987 – 1996.

j) Teacher, University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, 1986 –1987.

k) Education Officer with Anambra State Ministry of Education, 1982 –1986.

11. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

a) Supervision of students:

I have supervised successfully many students in Human Nutrition. B Sc - 112 students M Sc - 22 students Ph D - 10 students

b) External Examiner:

I serve as external examiner for Department of Nutrition and Dieteticsand Department of Home Economics for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in different Universities and colleges of Education,within and outside Nigeria as follows: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Kogi State University, Anyingba, Kogi State, Nigeria University of Uyo, Akwa – Ibom State, Nigeria Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State,

Nigeria

c) External Assessor:I serve as an external assessor for Professorial cadre in the followinguniversities: Rivers State University of Science and Technology,

Port-Harcourt, Nigeria Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State,

Nigeria University of Uyo, Akwa – Ibom State, Nigeria Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Abia

State, Nigeria Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife , Nigeria Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria University of Madugri, Madugri, Nigeria University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

d) Editorship of Reputable Journals:

i. Serve as a Consulting Editor of the Contemporary Who’s isWho of the American Biographical Institute.

ii. Associate Editor of Agro Science, Journal of TropicalAgriculture, Food, Environment and Extension.

iii. Editorial Board Member, Nigerian Journal of NutritionalSciences

iv. Editorial Board Member International Journal of Nutrition andFood Science

e) Reviewer of Reputable Journals:

I serve as reviewer for

i. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Official Publicationof Infoods. Sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organisation

(FAO) of the United Nations, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla00100 Rome, Italy.

ii. Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants. Published byTaylor and Francis Group, USA.

iii. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Published byAcademic Publishers Inc., New York.

iv. Ecology of Food and Nutrition (EFN). Published by Taylor &Francis, Inc. USA.

v. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition andDevelopment. Published by Rural Outreach Program (Kenya).

vi. African Journal of Food Science. Published by AcademicJournals, USA.

vii. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. Official Organ of theNutrition Society of Nigeria. Published by Nutrition Society ofNigeria.

viii. Agro-Science. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food,Environment and Extension. A publication of the Faculty ofAgriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

ix. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment. APublication of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Uyo.Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

x. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment.Published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,Umudike, Nigeria.

f) Consultancy Services:

I have served as consultant in the following Programmesi. Domestication of National Policy on Food and Nutrition in the

states for UNICEF/Federal Ministry of Budget and NationalPlanning (2016).

ii. Review of milk to improve nutrient content throughfortification for Brand Consultancy Company (2016).

iii. Review and Rebranding of Bournvita for Cadbury Nigeria PLCto improve nutrient content, which culminated to NutritionSociety of Nigeria Endorsing the product (2015).

iv. Mapping of relevant stake holders and CSOs in area ofnutrition in Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger State for Nigeria CivilSociety Network (2015).

v. Survey to appraise malnutrition in Kaduna, Nasarawa and Nigerstate for Nigeria Civil Society network (2015).

vi. Review of National Policy on Food and Nutrition for FederalMinistry of Budget and National Planning/UNICEF (2014).

vii. Curriculum review of B.Sc Programme for Nutrition andDietetics in Nigerian University for Nutrition Society of Nigeria(2012).

viii. Development of Pupils and Teachers Manual forNutrition Education for Primary 1 to 6 for Federal Ministry ofEducation/UNICEF (2010).

ix. Development of Minimum Standard for Nutrition in NigeriaCollege of Health Technology for Nutrition Society of Nigeria(2010).

x. Curriculum review for the Minimum Standard for HomeEconomics Programme in Colleges of Education for theNational Commission for Colleges of Education (2007).

xi. Workshop for radio Journalist covering child survival issues inNigeria on Vitamin A deficiency, prevention and control forUSAID,ENHANSE/INTERNEWS (2006).

xii. Formulation of guidelines for school meal programme forFederal Ministry of Education (2005).

xiii. Institutional study of Agriculture and Nutrition inNigeria with the International Food Policy Research Instituteand the International Center for Research and Women (2003).

xiv. Development of profiles for nutrition policy analysisand advocacy in Nigeria with BASICS II/USAID Nigeria(2001).

12. RESEARCH AREAS:

a) Nutrition of women and children.

b) Improving the nutritional quality of plant foods to increase theirutilization and production.

c) Addressing malnutrition through the food based approach

d) Food product development especially complementary foods and theirevaluation for nutrient composition, sensory properties, microbialcomposition and nutritional quality

e) Analysis of foods and diets for nutrients, anti - nutrients,phytochemicals, rheological and sensory properties.

f) Biological studies using rats and humans to determine bioavailabilityof nutrients and nutritional quality of foods.

g) Documentation of locally available foods and their nutrient potentials.

h) Assessing nutritional status of communities

13. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

18th International Conference of Nutrition held at the International ConferenceCentre Durban, South Africa from 18th-23rd September, 2005 (presented 2papers)

XXII International Vitamin A Consultative Group (IVACG) meeting held inLima, Peru from 15-17th November 2004 (presented 2 papers).

International Nutritional Anemia Consultative Group (INACG) Symposiumheld at Lima Peru on 13th November 2004 (presented 1 paper).

International meeting of the Micronutrient Forum held in Beijing, China from12-15 May, 2009 (presented 2 papers).

Oxford Round Table meeting held at St. Anne’s College, University ofOxford, Oxford, England from 5th-10th July 2009 (presented 1 paper).

19th International Congress of Nutrition held in Bangkok, Thailand from4th-9th October 2009 (presented 5 papers).

1st Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS) meeting held at Palaisdes Congress Quarzazate, Morocco from 7th-9th May, 2007 (presented 2papers).

3rd African Nutritional Epideomiology Conference held at National ResearchCentre, Cairo, Egypt from 13th-16th October 2008 (presented 2 papers).

4th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held at Safari Park Hotel,Nairobi, Kenya from 4th-5th October, 2010 (presented 2 papers).

1st West African Association of Food Science and Technology (WAAFOST)Congress held in Nicon Luxry, Abuja, Nigeria from 11th-13th August, 2010(presented 1 paper).

2nd Federation of African Nutrition Societies Congress (FANUS) held atInternational Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria from 11th – 15th September,2011 (presented 2 papers)

Nutrition Congress Africa (ANEC 5) held at University of the Free State,Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4th October, 2012 (presented 3 papers)

20th International Congress of Nutrition held in Granada, Spain fromSeptember 15th – 20th 2013 (presented 2 papers)

Micronutrient Forum Global Conference held in United Nations EconomicCommission for Africa Conference Center (UNECA/CC) Addis Ababa,Ethiopia from June 2nd – 6th 2014 (presented 2 papers)

6th Africa Nu 21st International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) InternationalCongress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) held in Sheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentinabetween 15th and 20th October 2017 (presented 2 papers tritional Epidemiology

Conference held in Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) Accra, Ghana 21st – 25th July 2014 (presented 2 papers)

3rd World Congress of Public Health Nutrition (Nutrition 2014) and 2nd LatinAmerican Congress of Community Nutrition held in Las Palmas de GranCanaria, Spain from 9th – 12th November 2014 (presented 2 papers)

3rd Federation of African Nutrition Societies Conference (FANUS) held atArusha International Conference Centre (AICC) Arusha City, Tanzania from25th – 29th May 2015 (presented a paper)

7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held at the Palm Plaza Hotel, Marrakesh Morocco from 9th – 14th October 2016 (presented 2 papers). 21st International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) International Congress

of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) held in Sheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina between 15th and 20th October 2017 (presented 2 papers)

Have attended all the annual conferences of Nutrition Society of Nigeria from1992 till date and presented many papers at each conference (some as lead papers).

14. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS:

a) I won the 1994 Vice-Chancellor’s Faculty Postgraduate prize as the bestgraduating postgraduate student in the Faculty of Agriculture, University ofNigeria, Nsukka for the 1993/94 session.

b) I was awarded a certificate of merit by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universityof Nigeria, Nsukka for my outstanding contribution to the Faculty as Head ofDepartment in 2007.

c) I won the students’ sponsorship award to attend Nutrition Society of NigeriaConference during the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Nutrition Society ofNigeria (NSN). The award was based on the papers presented at the NSNconference held at Calabar in 1992.

15. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:

a) President Federation of African Nutrition Society (FANUS)b) Immediate Past President Nutrition Society of Nigeria c) Member Nutrition Society UKd) Member Oxford Round Table Forum England

e) Member Organization for Women in Science for the Developing world(OWSDW)

f) Member African Nutrition Societyg) Trustee African Nutrition Societyh) Fellow Nutrition Society of Nigeria (FNSN).i) Member Nutrition Society of Nigeriaj) Member Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigeria(ADAN)

16. SERVICES TO EXTERNAL BODIES:

a) President Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS) 2017b) Member International Scientific Committee of Choices International

Foundationc) Member National Committee on Food and Nutrition

d) Trustee African Nutrition Societies (2016 – Date)

e) Trustee E – Nutrition Academy (2017 –Date)

f) Trustee Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (2013 – Date)

g) Trustee Nutrition Society of Nigeria (2017 –Date)

h) Co Chair Building Nutritious Food Basket Project Steering Committee,International Potatoe Center, Nairobi, Kenya. (2017 – Date)

i) Chairman, Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (2014 –2017)

j) Served Nutrition Society of Nigeria as: National Assistant Secretary (2000-2002) National General Secretary (2 terms) (2002-2006) National Vice-President (South) (2 terms) (2006-2010) Ex Officio member (2010-2012) National President of the Society (2terms) (2012-2016) Immediate Past President Nutrition Society of Nigeria (2016 – Date)

k) Chairman, Scientific Committee for the Federation of AfricanNutrition Sciences Conference 2011.

l) Member, Committee that developed a National Plan of Action on Foodand Nutrition in Nigeria with the National Planning Commission in1995.

m) Member, National Universities Commission’s Accreditation Team forAcademic Programmes in Nigerian Universities (2005 – date).

i) Chairman, Education Committee of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (2008– 20012).

j) Member, International malnutrition Task Force

k) Member, Nigerian Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

l) Member, Nigerian National Fortification Alliance

m) Member, Nigerian National Committee on Food and Nutrition

n) Member, Nigerian Nutrition Networking Committee.

o) Member, Nutrition Partners Forum of Nigeria.

p) Member Nestle Central and West Africa Region Stakeholder’s Forum

17. SERVICE AS RESOURCE PERSON

Participated as a resource person in many training programmes and meetingsto promote Nutrition in Nigeria which includes:

1. State Committee on Food and Nutrition Workshops in Enugu State

2. Zonal training on Results Based Planning & Management andNutrition emergency preparedness and response for Nutrition, SEMA

3. Component writing group meeting that developed the draftimplementation plan and budget for the implementation of phase IIGAIN Project in Nigeria.

18. SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY

a) Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka. 2014 – 2016

b) Member Committee on cassava processing and bio – energy production. 2016 c) Member UAC Sub – Committee on regularization of appointment. 2015 d) Head, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of

Nigeria, Nsukka. 2007 - 2008, 2010 - 2014.e) Member Development committee of University of Nigeria Senate. 2014 –

2016f) Member Committee of Deans, University of Nigeria Nsukka. 2014 – 2016g) Development Officer, Vice-Chancellor’s Office University of Nigeria,

Nsukka. 2009-2013.h) Chairman 10th Anniversary Celebration of uninterrupted publication of Agro

Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food and Extension. 2010-2012.i) Member Senate Ceremonial Committee. 2007-2008, 2010-2014j) Member organizing committee for pilot training/conference/workshops/

seminars under the UNN-UNESCO category II Biotechnology Project.2009-2014

k) Member organizing committee for 2010 Nigerian Universities Research andDevelopment Fair (NURESDEF) 2009-2010.

l) Chairman, entertainment sub-committee of the Senate Ceremonial Committee.2007-2008, 2010-2014.

m)Member, Inaugural Lecture Scrutiny Committee of the Senate CeremonialCommittee. 2011-2014.

n) Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture Scholarship Committee. 2006-2008,2012-2014.

o) Member, Senate Scholarship Committee. 2006-2008, 2012-2014. p) Member, Faculty of Agriculture Curriculum Committee. 2002-2007.q) Chairman, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum

Committee. 2004-2007.r) Member, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics Tenders’

Board Committee. 2004-2007.s) Post-graduate Seminar Coordinator Department of Home Science, Nutrition and

Dietetics. 2001-2002.t) Member, Food Project Committee, Department of Home Science, Nutrition and

Dietetics. 1997-2007.

19. JOURNAL ARTICLES

1. Ayogu R.N.B., Abraham G.O. and Nnam N.M. (2017). Evaluation ofnutrient, antinutrient and phytochemicals in wheat based cookies incorporatedwith two cowpea species. Journal of Nutritional Sciences ,38, (1):90 – 97

2. Ayogu R.N.B., Nnam N.M., Ibemesi O. and Okechukwu F. (2016).Prevalence and factors associated with anthropometric failure, vitamin A andiron deficiency among adolescents in a Nigerian urban community. AfricanHeaith Sciences 16 (2) 389 -398. http:dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v1612.7.

3. Ayogu R.N.B., Nnam N.M. and Mbah,M. (2016). Evaluation of two localcowpea species for nutrient, antinutrient and phytochemical composition and

organoleptic attributes of their wheat- based cookies. Food and NutritionResearch. 60: 29600. http//dx.doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.29600

4. Ayogu, R., Nnam, N. and Eze, U. (2016). Nutritional knowledge, foodconsumption pattern and anthropometric indices of in – school adolescence inUdi L.G.A., Enugu state. Nigerian. Journal of Nutritional Sciences, 37,(1):100-109.

5. Nnam, N.M. (2015). Improving maternal nutrition for better pregnancyoutcomes. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, pp. 1-6.

6. Nnam, N.M., Ayogu, R.N.B. and Onyeabor, C.R. (2014).Dietary pattern,haemoglobin and haematocrit status of pregnant women in Ogbaru L.G.A. ofAnambra State. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 35 (1) : 1-8.

7. Steve-Edemba, C.L. & Nnam, N.M. (2014).Feeding practices and nutrientintake of under-five children in orphanages of federal capital territory, Abuja,Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 35 (1) : 42-50.

8. Onoja, I.U. and Nnam, N.M. (2014). Evaluation of betacarotene, iron andother micronutrient status of rats fed sun or shade-dried fluted pumpkin(Telferia occidentalis) leaves and its product, the leaf curd. Science Journal ofPublic Health,2(5), 454-460

9. Nwosu, O.I.C., Nnam, N.M., Ibeaziako, N. and Maduforo, A.N. (2014)Analysis of the Nutrient content of infant complementary food fortificant-Moringa oleifera leaves with commonly consumed local infant foods inNigeria: Zea mays and Glycine max. International Journal of Tropical diseaseand Health, 4(10), 1111-1122.

10. Nwosu, O.I.C., Nnam, N.M., Ibeaziako, N. and Maduforo, A.N. (2014).Development and nutritional evaluation of infant complementary food frommaize (Zea mays), soybean (Glycine max) and Moringa oleifera leaves.International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 3(4), 290-299

11. Madukwe, E.U., Nnam, M.N., Ani, P.N., Chukwuka,O.F. and Chukwuzubelu,C.N. (2013). Comparison of Nutrient potentials of Maize (Zea mays) GruelSupplemented with Processed African YamBean (Sphenostylis sternocarpa)and Soyaben (Glycine max). International Journal of Scientific Research, 2(7),221-222.

12. Nnam, N.M., Onyechi, J.C. and Madukwe, E.U. (2012). Nutrient andPhytochemical composition of some leafy vegetables with medicinalsignificance. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 33 (2) : 15 – 19.

13. Nnam, N. M., Madukwe, E. U. and Udenta, E. A. (2011). Effect of Baobab(Adansonia digitata L.) fruit pulp drink on iron status of school children.Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 32 (2) : 33 – 36.

14. Nnam, N.M. and Udofia, U.S. (2010). Food-based strategy to improve ironstatus of pregnant women in Nigeria. International Journal of Food Safety,Nutrition and Public Health. 3: 64 – 68.

15. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2010). Nutrients and Anti-NutrientsComposition of Two Varieties of Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Leaves and theirSeeds. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences 31 (2) : 53 – 57.

16. Nnam, N.M. (2009). Moringa oleifera leaf improves iron status of infants6-12 months in Nigeria. International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition andPublic Health. 2: 158 – 164.

17. Nnam, N.M., Udofia, U.S. and Atafit, U.A. (2009). Nutrient andphytochemical composition of onion (Allium cepa) and ginger (Zingiberofficinale). Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Science. 30: 50 – 53.

18. Nnam, N.M. and Baiyeri, G.T. (2008). Evaluation of nutrient and sensoryproperties of multimixes and porridges made from maize, soybean andplantain for use as complementary food. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 47: 64– 76.

19. Nnam, N.M. (2008). Bioavailability of minerals in rats fed mixtures ofunprocessed and processed sorghum, bambara groundnuts and sweet potatoes.Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Science. 29: 66 – 74.

20. Nnam, N.M. and Nwachukwu E.C. (2007). Effect of fermentation duration onthe nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of Dioscorea bulbifera andDioscorea dumetorum tubers. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Science. 28: 75– 84.

21. Nnam, N.M. and Odigwe N.M. (2007). Nutrient adequacy of complementaryfood formulated from blend of sprouted millet (Pennisetum glaucum), baobabseed (Adensonia digitata L.) and pulp from either baobab or mango(Magnifera indica L). Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Science. 28: 121 – 127.

22. Nnam, N.M. and Nwabueze C.J. (2006). Evaluation of nutrient compositionof periwinkle (Littorina littorea) and prawn (Macrobrachium vellenhovenii)for possible use in complementary food. Nigerian Journal of NutritionalScience. 27: 6 – 8.

23. Nnam, N.M. and Njoku I.E. (2005). Production and evaluation of Nutrientand sensory properties of juices made from citrus fruits. Nigerian Journal ofNutritional Sciences. 26, 2: 62-66.

24. Obizoba, I.C., Nnam, N.M. and Okutoro, T.E. (2004). Nutrient compositionof pineapple (Ananas comosus) and soursop (Annona muricata) juices.Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 25:13-15.

25. Nnam, N.M. and Obiakor, P.N. (2003). Chemical and sensory evaluation ofconfectioneries made from baobab (Adansonia digitata) and rice (Oryzasativa) or maize (Zea mays L.) Composite flours. Nigerian Journal ofNutritional Sciences. 24:75-79.

26. Nnam, N.M. (2003). Nutrient composition and sensory properties of snacksproduced from flour blends of some Nigerian indigenous food crops. NigerianJournal of Nutritional Sciences. 24:52-57.

27. Nnam, N.M. (2003). Nutrient composition and acceptability of vegetablemilks made from oil seeds. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER).5:57-61.

28 Nnam, N.M. and Obiakor, P.N. (2003). Effect of fermentation on the nutrientand antinutrient composition of baobab (Adansonia digitata) seeds and rice(Oryza sativa) grains. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 42:265-277.

29 Nnam, N.M. and Nwokocha, M.O. (2003). Chemical and organolepticevaluation of biscuits made from mixtures of hungry rice, acha (Digitariaexilis), sesame (Sesamum indicum) and breadfruit (Artocarpus atilis) flours.Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 58:1-11.

30 Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2003). Chemical composition of two varietiesof sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), calyces and the drinks made from them.Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 58:1-7.

31 Nnam, N.M. (2003). Evaluation of the nutrient and sensory properties ofporridges from African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and maize (Zeamays L.) Flours. Nigeria Research in Education. 9: 49-54.

32 Nnam, N.M. (2002). Effect of fermentation duration on the chemical andmicroflora composition of African yam bean: Sphenostylis stenocarpa(Hochst. Ex A Rich) Harms. Journal of Science & Technology (JST) 8: 13-19.

33 Nnam, N.M. (2002). Evaluation of complementary foods based on maize,groundnut, pawpaw and mango flour blends. Nigerian Journal of NutritionalSciences. 23: 8-18.

34 Nnam, N.M. (2001). Comparison of the protein nutritional value of food blendsbased on sorghum, bambara groundnut and sweet potatoes. InternationalJournal of Food Science and Nutrition. 52:25-29.

35 Nnam, N.M. (2001). Chemical, sensory and rheological properties of porridgesfrom processed sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), bambara groundnut (Vigna

subterranea L. Verdc) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flours. Plant Foodsfor Human Nutrition. 56:251-264.

36 Nnam, N.M. and Okafor, P.N. (2001). Nutrient composition and acceptabilityof snacks made from melon seeds (Colocythis citrullus) or pumpkin seeds(Cucurbita moshata) and mushroom (Pleurotus tuber regium) supplementedwith maize grains (Zea mays L.). Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences. 22:38-46.

37 Nnam, N.M. and Nwofor, M.G. (2001). Evaluation of the nutrient andorganoleptic properties of pulverized baobab leaf (Adansonia digitata L.)Soup. Agro Science: Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment andExtension. 2: 35-41.

38 Nnam, N.M. (2001). Nutrient potentials of blends of malted maize (Zea maysL.), African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and fermented cocoyam(Colocasia esculenta) flours. Ecology of Food and Nutrition 40: 311-319.

39 Nnam, N.M. (2001). Chemical and sensory properties of imitation milk madefrom flours of fermented cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and corn (Zea maysL.)/cowpea blends. Journal of Science & Technology (JST) 7: 14-19.

40 Nnam, N.M. (2000). Effect of fermentation on microbiological properties andoligosaccharide constituents of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) flours. NigerianJournal of Nutritional Sciences. 21:29-33.

41 Nnam, N.M. (2000). Evaluation of the effect of sprouting on the viscosity,proximate composition and mineral content of hungry rice, acha (Digitariaexilis) flours. Nigerian Food Journal. 18:57-62.

42 Nnam, N.M. (2000). Chemical evaluation of multimixes formulated fromsome local staples for use as complementary foods in Nigeria. Plant Foods forHuman Nutrition, 55: 255-263.

43 Nnam, N.M. (1999). Chemical and organoleptic evaluation of complementaryfoods formulated from maize, cowpea and plantain flours. Nigerian Journal ofNutritional Sciences. 20:35-40.

44 Nnam, N.M. (1999). Effect of Village processing method on the nutritionalvalue of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) flours. West African Journal of Archaeology 29:87-93.

45 Nnam, N.M. (1999). Sensory properties of confectioneries based on corn (Zeamays L), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and African yam bean (Sphenostylisstenocarpa) using village scale technology. West African Journal ofArchaeology. 29: 94-97.

46 Nnam, N.M. (1999). Nitrogen and mineral utilization of young children fedblends of fermented or unfermented corn (Zea mays L.) African yam bean(Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Ecology of Foodand Nutrition. 38:21-34.

47 Okafor, N., Umeh, C., Ibenegbu, C., Obizoba, I. and Nnam, N.M. (1998).Improvement of garri quality by the inoculation of microorganisms intocassava mash. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 40:43-49.

48 Nnam, N.M. (1997). Chemical and sensory evaluation of all vegetable milksfrom African yam bean: Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst Ex A Rich) Harmsand Maize (Zea mays L.). Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 51:265-275.

49 Nnam, N.M. (1997). Evaluation of baked products based on sorghum(Sorghum bicolor), bambrara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) andplantain (Musa paradisiaca) flours. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences.18:30-35.

50 Nnam, N.M. (1995). Evaluation of Nutritional quality of fermented cowpea(Vigna unguiculata) flours. Ecology of Food and Nutrition 33:273-279.

51 Obizoba, I.C. and Nnam, N.M. (1992). The effects of sprouting times onnutritive value of two varieties of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa).Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 42: 319-327.

20. PUBLIC LECTURES

(a) Nnam N.M. (2018). Eating well. A paper presented during the 2017/2018orientation for fresh men at Margaret Ekpo Convocation Hall, University ofNigeria Nsukka on Thursday 15th February 2018.

(b) Nnam, N.M. (2016) The nutrition wisdom of infant feeding choices. A paperpresented at the promasidor nutrition symposium holding at the grand banquethall, civic centre, ozumba mbadiwe road, victoria island, lagos on 26thjanuary, 2016

(c)(d) Nnam, N.M. (2015) Adequate diet for healthy family. A paper presented at the

2015 women conference held at St John’s Church Onuiyi, Nsukka from 2nd to6th September 2016

(e) Nnam, N.M. (2014) Adequate Nutrition for a healthier you. A paper presentedat the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in oldEastern Nigeria at Nike Lake Hotel on Thursday 22nd May 2014.

(f) Nnam, N.M. (2013). Milk- an important component of diet. A presentation atthe seminar organized by Friesland Campina WAMCO during the World MilkDay held in the company premises on 1st June, 2013.

(g) Nnam, N.M. (2013). Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria. A presentationat the Agriculture Fair to mark 25th Anniversary of Federal University ofAgriculture, Abeokuta held at Professor Mahmood Yakubu Auditorium on26th March, 2013.

(h) Nnam, N.M. (2012). Nutrition- A critical investment in Human and economicdevelopment. A presentation at the SUN HIGH LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS’DIALOGUE ON ‘SEEKING THE COMMITMENT OF THE PRIVATESECTOR IN SCALING UP NUTRITION IN NIGERIA’ held in Raddison BluHotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on 29th November, 2012.

(i) Nnam, N.M. (2012). DOUBLE BURDEN OF MALNUTRITION ANDHUMAN DIET. Faculty of Agriculture Lecture delivered on July 4 at the NewAgric hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Chenglo Press Limited, Enugu.

21.`INAUGURAL LECTURE

Nnam, N.M (2011). ADEQUATE NUTRITION FOR GOOD HEALTH: IsOur Environment Nutrition Friendly? 62nd Inaugural Lecture of the Universityof Nigeria, Nsukka, delivered on August 25, 2011 at Princess AlexandraAuditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Senate Ceremonial Committee,University of Nigeria Press Limited, Nsukka, 84 pages.

22. INVITED PAPERS

a) Nnam, N.M. (2016). Combating the scourge of malnutrition in Nigeria – the roleof stakeholders. A presentation during the maiden Nutrition week in Abuja, Nigeriafrom 4th to 10th September 2016.

b) Nnam N.M. (2016). Breastfeeding and sustainable development goals. A paperpresented during the commemoratin of 2016 worldbreastfeeding week town hallmeeting at Rock View Classic Hotel Abuja on 2nd August,2016

c) Nnam N.M. (2015). Breasfeeding : a solid nutritional foundation for a healthy lifeand national development. A paper presented at the first anniversary of Civil – SocietyScalliny up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) and the world breastfeeding week held atconference hall. Trauma Center,National Hospital, Garki, Abuja on 7th August 2015

d)Nnam, N.M. (2014) Importance of Nutrition in the first 1000 days of life. A presentation at a seminar for the NNIA 2014 Excellence Award at Rockview Hotel,Owerri on 13th November 2014

e) Nnam, N.M. (2014). Improving Maternal Nutrition for better PregnancyOutcomes. A presentation at the 6th Africa Nutritonal Epidemiology Conference(ANEC VI) held at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) Accra, Ghana from 21st to 25th July, 2014.

f) Nnam, N.M. (2014). NUTRITION IN THE 1ST 1000 DAYS OF LIFE. The role of

Nutrition and Feeding Practices. A presentation at a seminar organised by Nestle onCreating Shared Value (CSV) media workshop on mainstreaming nutrition, water andrural development/agriculture news reporting in Nigeria on 30th April, 2014.

g) Nnam, N.M. (2013). Practical Approaches to Maternal and Child NutritionInterventions in Nigeria. A paper presentation during Nestle Nutrition Institute Africa(NNIA) Seminars/Awards Held at Chelsea Hotels, Abuja on 30th October, 2013.

h) Nnam, N.M. (2013). Nutrition-sensitive interventions and programmes: how canthey help to accelerate progress in improving maternal and child nutrition. A paperpresented during the one day roundtable meeting and launch of 2013 lancet series on29th August, 2013.

i) Nnam, N.M. (2013). Why is exclusive breastfeeding important to the mother? Apaper presented at the Media Round Table for 2013 World Breastfeeding WeekCommemoration at Rockview Hotels on 2nd August 2013.

j) Nnam, N.M. (2013). NUTRITION IN THE 1ST 1000 DAYS OF LIFE: TheWindow of opportunity. A presentation at a seminar organised by Nestle on CreatingShared Value (CSV) media workshop on mainstreaming nutrition, water and ruraldevelopment/agriculture news reporting in Nigeria on 19th June, 2013

k) Nnam, N.M. (2012). Strategies for improving nutrition to achieve MilleniumDevelopment Goals in Nigeria. A paper presented at the Pre-Conference Workshop ofthe 42nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society ofNigeria held at Nelrose hotel, Asaba, Delta State on 19th September, 2012.

l) Nnam N. M. (2011) . Health promoting bio - active ingredients in plant foods andthe double burden of malnutrition. A paper presented at the 2nd Federation of AfricanNutrition Societies Congress (FANUS) held at International Conference Center,Abuja, Nigeria from 11th – 15th September, 2011

m) Nnam N.M. (2009). Career traps for women: the way forward- A paper presentedat the Oxford Round Table meeting held at the St. Anne’s College, University ofOxford, England from 5th -10th July, 2009`n) Nnam N.M. (2009). Nutritional management of Diabetes mellitus-A paperpresented during the official launch of the Emmanuel Obayi Memorial Fund(EMOMEF) at Nsukka on the 1st of February, 2009.

o) Nnam N.M.(2008). Complementary feeding- prospects and challenges ofadequate infant nutrition in Nigeria. A paper presented at a National Conference on Adequate Infant Nutrition in Nigeria organized by Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria at LadiKwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja on 16th December 2008

p) Nnam N.M. (2007). Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria and the millennium development goals. A lead paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria from 21st to 24th November 2007

q) Nnam N.M. (2006) Adequate Nutrition for the Nigerian child and the millenniumdevelopment goals. A paper presented in an advocacy meeting for strengthening ofEnugu State Committee on Food and Nutrition (EN-SCFN from 20 to 21stDecember 2006

r) Nnam N. M. (2001). The impact of good Nutrition on learning. A paper presentedat a seminar organized by Nestle Plc for teachers in Aguata Local Government Areaat the Local Government Headquarters Ekwulobia on the 15th March, 2001.

s) Nnam N.M. (2001). Adequate nutrition for maintenance of good body weight. A . paper presented at a workshop organized for young couples at Nsukka on the 17th March, 2001

t) Nnam N.M. (2001). Good Nutrition- A key factor to a healthy family. A paper

presented to Young Wives’ Conference held at Nsukka from 31st August to 3rd September 2000

23.. CONFERENCES

Papers Presented at Conferences1. Nnam, N.M. and Chukwuemeka, E.N. (2017). Anthropometric assessment

of nutritional status of adolescent girls in Nsukka urban,Enugu state Nigeria.A paper presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at International Conference

Center (ICC) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria from 19th to 23rdSeptember, 2017. Published in book of abstracts Pg. 58.

2. Chukwuemeka, E.N. and Nnam, N.M. (2017) Effect of domestic processingon the nutrient and antinutrient composition of lesser consumed yam andcowpea. A paper presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting andScientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at InternationalConference Center (ICC) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria from 19th to23rd September, 2017. Published in book of abstracts Pg. 58.

3. Nnam, N.M. and Iombor T. (2017) Effect of stigmasterol isolated from thecalyxes of Bombax costatum on hyperlipidemic albino rats. A paperpresented at the 21st International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS)International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) held in Sheraton Hotel,Buenos Aires, Argentina between 15th and 20th October 2017

4. Nnam, N.M., and Alawuba N.O. (2017). Influence of exercise on obesechildren 6 -12 years in enugu south local government area of Enugu state,Nigeria A paper presented at the 21st International Union of NutritionalSciences (IUNS) International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) held inSheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina between 15th and 20th October2017

5. Iombor, T.T. and Nnam N.M. (2017) Cholesterol lowering effect ofstigmasterol isolated from calyxes of Bombax costatum on hyperlipidemicalbino rats. A paper presented at the 21st International Union of NutritionalSciences (IUNS) International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) held inSheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina between 15th and 20th October2017

6. Nnam, N.M. and Ngwa, N.N. (2016). Invitro bioavailability of B-carotene insome common vegetables consumed in South Eastern Nigeria. A paperpresented at the 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held atPalm Plaza Hotel Marakash, Morocco from 9th to 14th September, 2016.

7. Nnam, N.M. and Ngwa, N.N. (2016). Effects of flavonoid from Solanummacaranthum on body weight and lipid fractions of Obese rats. A paperpresented at the 7th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held atPalm Plaza Hotel Marakash, Morocco from 9th to 14th September, 2016.

8. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M. and Mbah M.K. (2015). Nutrient,phytochemical and antinutrient compositions of two local cowpea speciesand organoleptic attributes of their wheat based cookies. A paper presentedat the 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of NutritionSociety of Nigeria held at Anchor Events Centre, Lagos from 15th to 19thSeptember, 2014. Published in book of abstracts Pg. 25.

9. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M. and Egbeke, N.P. (2015). Nutrient,phytochemical and antinutrient compositions of tiger nut milk (Cyperesculentus) and its effect on the blood glucose level of adult wistar rats. Apaper presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Anchor Events Centre,Lagos from 15th to 19th September, 2014. Published in book of abstracts Pg.25.

10. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M. and Okafor J.C. (2015). Nutrient value andeffect of Mucuna Pruriens leaf juice on blood profile of adult male wistarrats.. A paper presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Anchor Events Centre,Lagos from 15th to 19th September, 2014. Published in book of abstracts Pg.32.

11. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M. and Okoroji, C.U. (2015). Socioeconomic andcultural factors associated with Body Mass Index of women in rural Nigeria.A paper presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting and ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Anchor Events Centre,Lagos from 15th to 19th September, 2014. Published in book of abstracts Pg.62.

12. Nnam, N.M., Nwosu, O.I.C. and Eme, P.E. (2015). Potential of Moringaoleifera leaf as an ingredient for traditional Nigerian complementary food toimprove iron nutritional status of infants. A paper presented at the 3rdConference of Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS) held inArusha International Conference Centre, Tanzania from 25th to 29th May2015. Pg. 10.

13. Nnam,N., Steve –Edemba, C. and Eme, P. (2014). Anthropometric status ofunder-five children in orphanages of federal capital territory, Abuja,Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd World Congress of Public HealthNutrition held at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,Spain from 9th to 12thNovember 2014.

14. Nnam, N. and Ayogu, R.N.B. (2014). Nutrient intake of school children(6-15years) in a rural Nigerian community. . A paper presented at the 3rdWorld Congress of Public Health Nutrition held at Las Palmas de GranCanaria,Spain from 9th to 12th November 2014.

15. Ayogu, R.N.B. Nnam, N.M. and Ene-Obong, H.N. (2014). Healthcharacteristics and practices and prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren (6-15 years) in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State. A paper

presented at the 44th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference ofNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Newton Hotel Ltd, Owerri, Imo Statefrom 2nd to 6th September, 2014.Published in book of abstracts Pg. 39.

16. Nnam, N.M. and Chukwuemeka, E.N. (2014). Anthropometric assessmentof nutritional status of adolescent girls in Nsukka Urban, Enugu State,Nigeria. A paper presented at the 44th Annual General Meeting andScientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Newton HotelLtd, Owerri, Imo State from 2nd to 6th September, 2014. Published in bookof abstracts Pg. 7.

17. Ngwa N.N. and Nnam N.M. (2014). Effect of flavonoids isolated fromgarden egg vegetables (Solanum macrocarpum) in diet induced obesed(DIO) wister rats. A paper presented at the 44th Annual General Meetingand Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at NewtonHotel Ltd, Owerri, Imo State from 2nd to 6th September, 2014. Published inbook of abstracts Pg. 56.

18. Nnam N.M., Ayogu R.N.B. and Okenyi, N. (2014).Phytochemical andantinutrient contents of Mucuna pruriens and Cnisdoscolus aconitifoliusjuice. A paper presented at the 44th Annual General Meeting and ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Newton Hotel Ltd,Owerri, Imo State from 2nd to 6th September, 2014. Published in book ofabstracts Pg. 113.

19. Ngwa N.N., Nnam N.M. and Nwankwo N. (2014) Identification,characterization and documentation of neglected underutilized green leafyvegetables and fruits in south east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. . A paperpresented at the 44th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference ofNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Newton Hotel Ltd, Owerri, Imo Statefrom 2nd to 6th September, 2014. Published in book of abstracts Pg. 4.

20. Steve-Edemba, C.L and Nnam, N.M. (2014). Assessment of Vitamin Astatus of under-five children in orphanages of FCT, Abuja Nigeria. A paperpresented at the 6th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held atGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Accra,Ghana. Published in the Book of Programme. Pg. 21

21. Nnam, N.M., Okwori, E. and Eme, P. (2014). Iron status of children aged6-59 months in Kaduna State of Nigeria. A paper presented at MicronutrientForum Global Conference held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 2-6 2014.Published in the Book of Programme. Pg. 43

22. Nnam, N.M. and Steve-Edemba, C. L. (2014). Vitamin A and zinc status ofchildren 0-5 years living in ten orphanages of Abuja, Nigeria. A paper

presented at Micronutrient Forum Global Conference held at Addis Ababa,Ethiopia, June 2-6 2014. Published in the Book of Programme. Pg. 43

23. Oly-Alawuba, N.M. and Nnam, N.M. (2013). Processing methods andnutrient composition of flours made from fermented soyabeans (Glycine max),fermented maize (Zea mays) and unfermented groundnut (Arachis hypogea)used in complementary feeding. A paper presented at IUNS 20th InternationalCongress of Nutrition held at Granada (Spain), September 15-20, 2013.Published in the Book of Abstracts pg. 151.

24. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M., Ene-Obong, H.N. (2013). Anthropometric,parasitic infestions and vitamin A status of school children aged 6-15 years inEde-Oballa, Nsukka L.G.A. of Enugu state. A paper presented at the 43rdAnnual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society ofNigeria held at University of Calabar Conference Centre, Calabar from 3rd to7th September, 2013. Pg. 15

25. Nnam, N.M., Ayogu, R.N.B. and Ugwu, C.U. (2013). Food habits, nutritionalstatus and growth of primary school children (6-12 years) in Igbo-Eze SouthL.G.A. of Enugu State. A paper presented at the 43rd Annual General Meetingand Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at University ofCalabar Conference Centre, Calabar from 3rd to 7th September, 2013. Pg. 34

26. Ayogu, R.N.B., Nnam, N.M., Madukwe, E.U. and Ene-Obong, H.N. (2013).Nutrient and energy values of commonly consumed local foods and theircontributions to intakes of school children (6-15 years) in Ede-Oballa, NsukkaL.G.A. Enugu State. A paper presented at the 43rd Annual General Meetingand Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at University ofCalabar Conference Centre, Calabar from 3rd to 7th September, 2013. Pg. 47

27. Nnam, N.M., Ayogu, R.N.B. and Okpe, L.T. (2013). Anthropometric andnutrient intakes of primary school children (6-14 years) in Nsukka L.G.A.Enugu state. A paper presented at the 43rd Annual General Meeting andScientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at University ofCalabar Conference Centre, Calabar from 3rd to 7th September, 2013. Pg. 48

28. Nnam, N.M. and Nwosu, I.O.C. (2012). Nutritional status of infants fedcomplementary food supplemented with Moringa oleifera Leaf. A paperpresented at Nutrition Congress Africa held at University of the Free State,Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4th October, 2012. Published in the Bookof Abstracts pg. 91

29. Nnam, N.M., Steve-Edemba, C.L., Balarabe, H.S. and Ayogu, R.N.(2012).Vitamin A, iron, zinc status and feeding practices of orphans inorphanages of Abuja, Nigeria. A paper presented at Nutrition Congress Africa

held at University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4thOctober, 2012. Published in the Book of Abstracts pg. 91

30. Nnam, N.M., Onyechi J.C. and Eme, P.E. (2012). Nutrients andphytochemical composition of some leaves with therapeutic effects. A paperpresented at Nutrition Congress Africa held at University of the Free State,Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4th October, 2012. Published in the Bookof Abstracts pg. 91

31. Onyeke, N.G., Nnam, N.M. and Asogwa, I. (2012). Nutrition andPhytochemicals evaluation of the product made from sorrel calyx (CordialJuice). A paper presented at Nutrition Congress Africa held at University ofthe Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4th October, 2012.Published in the Book of Abstracts pg. 96

32. Udofia, U., Usih, M.M. and Nnam, N.M. (2012). Chemical and sensorycharacteristics of composite complementary food: white maize (Zea mays), soybean (Glycine max), summer pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo) and Miracle leaf(Moringa oleifera) for infant feeding. A paper presented at Nutrition CongressAfrica held at University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa from1-4th October, 2012. Published in the Book of Abstracts pg. 96

33. Oly-Alawuba and Nnam, N.M. (2012). Nutrient and sensory properties offlour blends from fermented sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), fermented cowpea(Vigna unguiculata) and unripe fresh banana (Musa acumunata). A paperpresented at Nutrition Congress Africa held at University of the Free State,Bloemfontein, South Africa from 1-4th October, 2012. Published in the Bookof Abstracts pg. 96

34. Nnam, N.M. and Nomeh, B.C. (2012). Evaluation of nutrients andphytochemical composition of some lesser known vegetables (Phyllantusnuriri and Mucuna pruiens) in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 42nd AnnualGeneral Meeting & Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria heldat Nelrose Hotel, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria from 18th-22nd September,2012. Published in the Book of Abstracts pg. 38

35. Nnam, N.M., Ayogu R.N.B., Onyeabor, C.R. (2012). Food habits and ironstatus of school age children in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of OgunState. A paper presented at the 42nd Annual General Meeting & ScientificConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Nelrose Hotel, Asaba, DeltaState, Nigeria from 18th-22nd September, 2012. Published in the Book ofAbstracts pg.67

36. Nnam, N.M. and Odum, I.I. (2011). Nutrients, antinutrients andphytochemical composition of Juglans regia (walnut), Garcina kola (Bitter

kola) and Dennetia tripetala (pepper fruit). A paper presented at the 2ndFederation of African Nutrition Societies Congress (FANUS) held atInternational Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria from 11th – 15th September,2011. Published in book of Abstract.

37. Nnam, N.M. and Odigwe, N.M. (2010). Nutrient adequacy of traditionalinfant complementary food supplemented with baobab (Adansonia digitata)seed and mango fruit pulp flours. Paper presented at the 4th Africa NutritionalEpidemiology Confrence held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 4th –8th October 2010. Published in Abstract Book.

38. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2010) Efficacy of Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffaL.) calyx drink in improving iron and vitamin A status of Nigerian Children.Paper presented at the 4th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Confrence held atSafari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya from 4th – 8th October 2010. Published inAbstract Book.

39. Nnam N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2010) Development of recipes and productsfrom sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces, leaves and seeds and evaluation oftheir nutrients, phytochemicals and sensory properties. Published in Book ofAbstracts, 4th edition of Nigerian University Research & Development Fair(NURESDEF) held at Ekpo Convocation Hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukkafrom 22 to 26th November, 2010.

40. Ngwa, N. and Nnam, N.M. (2010). Evaluation of the nutrient potentials ofJatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta and effect of their extracts onthe iron, zinc and vitamin A metabolism. Paper presented at the 1st WestAfrican Association of Food Science and Technology (WAAFoST) Congressheld at Nicon Luxry, Abuja, Nigeria from 11th-13th August, 2010. Publishedin Proceedings of the Congress.

41. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2010). Effects of fermentation on nutrientsand antinutrients composition of sorrel seeds. Paper presented at the 41stAnnual Conference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at Conference Hall, Arewa House, Kaduna from 21st to 25thSeptember 2010. Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2010.

42. Nnam, N.M. and Onuekwe, M.E. (2010) Chemical composition of someknown and lesser- known wild vegetables consumed in Ayemelum LocalGovernment Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 41stAnnual Conference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at Conference Hall, Arewa House, Kaduna from 21st to 25thSeptember 2010. Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2010.

43. Nnam, N.M. and Onuekwe, M.E. (2010) Nutrients and antinutrientscomposition of some lesser-known wild fruits consumed in Ayemelum LocalGovernment Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 41stAnnual Conference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at Conference Hall, Arewa House, Kaduna from 21st to 25thSeptember 2010. Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2010.

44. Oly–Alawuba, N. and Nnam, N.M. (2010). Nutrient and sensory properties offlour blends from fermented sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), fermented cowpea(Vigna unguiculata) and unripe fresh banana (Musa acumunata). Paperpresented at the 41st Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of NutritionSociety of Nigeria (NSN) held at Conference Hall, Arewa House, Kadunafrom 21st to 25th September 2010. Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN2010.

45. Nnam, N. and Ogbu, I. (2009). Beta carotene and iron status of rats fed flutedpumpkin leaf curd. Paper presented at the 2nd International Meeting of theMicronutrient Forum held in Beijing, China from 12 – 15 May 2009.Published in Book of Abstract.

46. Nnam, N. and Ngwa, N. (2009). Anti-anemic effect of Jatropha aconitifoliaand Colocasia esculaenta on rats. Paper presented at the 2nd InternationalMeeting of the Micronutrient Forum held in Beijing, China from 12-15 May2009. Published in Book of Abstracts.

47. Nnam, N.M. and Udofia, U.S. (2009). Micronutrient status of children fedMucuma pruriens leaf extract as part of the Home grown school feeding andhealth programme in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 19th InternationalCongress of Nutrition held in Bangkok, Thailand from 4 – 9 October, 2009.Published in Book of Abstracts.

48. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeanwu, I.C. (2009). Micronutrient composition oflesser- known Nigerian green leafy vegetables. Paper presented at the 19thInternational Congress of Nutrition held in Bangkok, Thailand from 4th – 9thOctober, 2009. Published in Book of Abstracts.

49. Nnam, N.M. Archibong, A.U. and Udofia, U.S. (2009). Pytochemicalconstituents of some local spices- onions (Allium cepa) and ginger (Zingiberofficinale). Paper presented at the 19th International Congress of Nutritionheld in Bangkok, Thailand from 4th – 9th October, 2009. Published in Book ofAbstracts.

50. Nnam, N.M. (2009) Targeting School health programme as a possibleintervention for reducing childhood obesity. Paper presented at the 19thInternational Congress of Nutrition held in Bangkok, Thailand from 4th – 9thOctober, 2009. Published in Book of Abstracts.

51. Nnam, N.M. and Osabiya, A. (2009). Determination of Papain in differentripening stages of pawpaw (Carica papaya) fruit. Paper presented at the 40thAnaual Conference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at Ondo State Staff Club Hall, Akure from 22nd -25th September2009. Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2019.

52. Nnam, N.M. and Egerson, A.E. (2009). Nutrient and sensory properties ofinfant complementary food made from rice (Oryza sativa) and sproutedcowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Paper presented at the 40th Anaual Conferenceand Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) held at OndoState Staff Club Hall, Akure from 22nd -25th September 2009. Published inBook of Abstracts, NSN 2019.

53. Nnam, N.M. and Okparaozumba, C.E. (2009). Nutrient composition oftraditional dishes consumed by post-partum mothers in Aguata LocalGovernment Area of Anambra state. Paper presented at the 40th AnaualConference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) heldat Ondo State Staff Club Hall, Akure from 22nd -25th September 2009.Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2019.

54. Nnam, N.M. (2008) Moringa oleifera leaf improves iron status of infants aged6 – 12 months in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd Africa NutritionalEpidemiology Conference (ANEC III) held from 13th to 16th, October 2008 atthe National Research Centre, Cairo Egypt. (Published in the Book ofAbstracts, ANEC III, 2008).

55. Nnam, N.M. and Udofia, U.S. (2008). Food based strategy to improve ironstatus of pregnant women in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd AfricaNutritional Epidemiology Conference (ANEC III) held from 13th to 16th,October 2008 at the National Research Centre, Cairo Egypt. (Published in theBook of Abstracts, ANEC III, 2008).

56. Nnam, N.M. and Nwachukwu E.C. (2008). Micronutrient composition of fourcultivars of lesser known yams consumed in Enugu State, Nigeria. A paperpresented at the 39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Princess Alexandra Auditorium,University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State from 24th – 27thSeptember, 2008. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2008).

57. Onyeanwu, I.C. and Nnam, N.M. (2008). Nutrient and anti-nutrientcomposition of some under-utilized leafy vegetables (Portulaca oleracea,Boerhavia diffusa, Stellaria media and Amaranthus spinosus). A paperpresented at the 39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Princess Alexandra Auditorium,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State from 24th – 27thSeptember, 2008. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2008).

58. Nnam, N.M. and Azichoba, N.M. (2008). Nutrient composition of Kunu-Zakibased on blends of sorghum, groundnuts, tiger nut and rice. A paper presentedat the 39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Societyof Nigeria held at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria,Nsukka Campus, Enugu State from 24th – 27th September, 2008. (Publishedin the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2008).

59. Oly-Alawuba and Nnam, N.M. (2008). Nutrient and sensory properties offlour blends from fermented sorghum (sorghum bicolor) fermented cowpea(Vigna ungiculata) and unripe fresh banana (Musa acumunata). A paperpresented at the 39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Princess Alexandra Auditorium,University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State from 24th – 27thSeptember, 2008. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2008).

60. Ogbuigwe, A.E. and Nnam, N.M. (2007). Nutrient composition andbioavailability of some micronutrients in Myrianthus arboreus (Ujuju) leaf andthe soup. A paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference and ScientificMeeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Ambrose Alli University,Ekpoma, Edo State from 21st – 24th November, 2007. (Published in the Bookof Abstracts, NSN 2007).

61. Nnam, N.M. and Nwachukwu, E.C. (2007). Evaluation of products developedfrom some underutilized tuber (Dioscorea dumetorum and Dioscoreabulbifera) fortified with mucuna beans (Mucuna pruriens) and tomatoes. Apaper presented at the 1st Meeting of the Federation of African NutritionSocieties (FANUS) held from 7th to 9th May, 2007 at Palais des Congrès,Quarzazate, Morocco. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, FANUS 2007).

62. Nnam, N.M. and Odigwe, N.M. (2007). Improvement of millet traditionalcomplementary food by sprouting and fortification with baobab seed(Adansonia digitata) and pulp from either baobab or mango (Magnifera indicaL.) fruits. A paper presented at the 1st Meeting of the Federation of AfricanNutrition Societies (FANUS) held from 7th to 9th May, 2007 at Palais desCongrès, Quarzazate, Morocco. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, FANUS2007).

63. Baiyeri, G.T. and Nnam, N.M. (2006). Nutrient composition of multimixesand organoleptic Attributes of porridges produced from selected Nigerianindigenous food crops. A paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference andScientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at June 12 CulturalCentre, Kuto, Abeokuta from 8th – 11th November, 2006. (Published in theBook of Abstracts, NSN 2006).

64. Ogbu, I.U. and Nnam, N.M. (2006). Determination and evaluation of Serumβ-carotene and iron status of weaniling rats fed fluted pumpkin (Telfariaoccidentalis) leaf curd. A paper presented at the 37th Annual Conference andScientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at June 12 CulturalCentre, Kuto, Abeokuta from 8th – 11th November, 2006. (Published in theBook of Abstracts, NSN 2006).

65. Odoh, C.L. and Nnam, N.M. (2006). Nutritional status of pregnant womenattending Bishop Shanhan Hospital, Nsukka. A paper presented at the 37thAnnual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeriaheld at June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta from 8th – 11th November,2006. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2006).

66. Nwankpa, P.A. and Nnam, N.M. (2006). Knowledge, attitude and practice ofexclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in Isiala Ngwa South LocalGovernment Area of Abia State. A paper presented at the 37th AnnualConference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria held atJune 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta from 8th – 11th November, 2006.(Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2006).

67. Nnam, N.M. (2006). Nutrient potential of blends of pigeon pea (Cajanuscajan), maize (Zea mays) and pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) pulp flour. Apaper presented at the 37th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokutafrom 8th – 11th November, 2006. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN2006).

68. Nnam, N.M. (2005). Soymaize porridge with added pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) improves vitamin A and iron status of young children in Nigeria. A paperpresented at the 18th International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS) held from18th – 23rd September, 2005 at the International Conference Centre (ICC),Durban, South Africa.

69. Nnam, N.M., Obiakor, P.N. and Onuoha, E.O. (2005). Nutrient and sensoryproperties of porridges made from flour blends of millet (Pennisetumtyphoides) and fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis) seeds. Paper presentedat the 36th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Societyof Nigeria held at University of Uyo from 19th – 22nd October, 2005.(Published in the Book of Abstracts, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, (NSN2005).

70. Nnam, N.M. and Nwabueze, C.J. (2005). Proximate and mineral compositionof periwinkle (Littorina saxatili) and prawn (Macrobrachium vollenNhovenii).Paper presented at the 36th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the

Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at University of Uyo from 19th – 22ndOctober, 2005. (Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN 2005).

71. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (2004). Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx as apromising source of ß-carotene to control vitamin A deficiency. A paperpresented at the XXII IVACG meeting held from 15th – 17th November, 2004at Lima, Peru (Published in programme/Abstracts).

72. Nnam, N.M. (2004). Effect of Baobab Leaf (Adansonia digitata L.) Diet onVitamin A and Iron status of Nigerian children. A paper presented at the XXIIIVACG meeting held from 15th – 17th November, 2004 at Lima, Peru(Published in Programme/Abstracts).

73. Nnam, N.M. (2004). Baobab Fruit Pulp (Adansonia digitata L.) Improves Ironstatus in Nigerian Children. A paper presented at the 2004 INACGSymposium held on 18th November, 2004 at Lima, Peru (Published inProgramme/Abstracts).

74. Njoku Ifeanyi and Nnam, N.M. (2004). Evaluation of nutrient and sensoryproperties of juices made from orange, lime, lemon and grape fruits. Paperpresented at the 35th Annual Conference and Scientific meeting of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at University of Jos from 27th – 30thOctober, 2004. (Published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2004).

75. Nnam, N.M. and Baiyeri, G.T. (2003). Nutrient and sensory properties offlour blends from maize, soybean and plantain for use as complementary food.A paper presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society ofNigeria held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 26th

– 29th November, 2003 (published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2003)

76. Nnam, N.M. and Ajugwe, C.N. (2003). Proximate composition, ß-caroteneand ascorbate levels of two varieties of mango and garden egg. A paperpresented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeriaheld at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 26th – 29thNovember, 2003 (published in Book of Abstracts, NSN 2003).

77. Nnam, N.M. and Madu G. (2002). Supplementation effect of African oil bean(Pentaclethra macrophylla) seed flour on millet (Penninsetum typhoides)flour. A paper presented at the 33rd Annual conference of the NutritionSociety of Nigeria held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR),Yaba, Lagos from 27th - 30th November, 2002. Published in the Book ofAbstracts, NSN, 2002.

78. Nnam, N.M., Obiakor, P.N. and Obizoba, I.C. (2002). Evaluation of productsmade from blends of fermented baobab seeds (Adansonia digitata) and rice ormaize grain flours. A paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the

Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR), Yaba, Lagos from 27th - 30th November, 2002. Published in theBook of Abstracts, NSN, 2002.

79. Nnam, N.M. (2001). Effects of groundnut seeds, pawpaw and mangosupplementation on the chemical and organoleptic properties of “ogi”. A paperpresented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma from 28th - 30th November,2001. Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN, 2001.

80. Nnam, N.M. (2001). Nutrient composition and organoleptic acceptability ofporridges made from acha (Digitaria exilis) and baobab (Adansonia digitata)flour blends. A paper presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of theNutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) held at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpomafrom 28th - 30th November, 2001. Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN,2001.

81. Nnam, N.M. and Ezenwa, C.O. (2000). Chemical and organoleptic evaluationof vegetable milks from benninseeds (Sesamum indicum), melon seeds(Citrullus vulgaris) and groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea). A paper presented atthe 31st Annual Conference/Scientific meeting of the Nutrition Society ofNigeria (NSN) held at the National Centre for Women Development, 7th - 8thNovember, 2000. Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN, 2000.

82. Nwokocha, O.M. and Nnam, N.M. (2000). Chemical and sensory propertiesof gruels from blends of sesame (Sesamum indicum), “acha” (Digitaris exilis)and bread- fruit (Artocarpus altilis) flours. A paper presented at the 31stAnnual Conference/ Scientific meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN) held at the National Centre for Women Development, 7th - 8thNovember, 2000. Published in the Book of Abstracts, NSN, 2000.

83. Nnam, N.M. and Onyeke, N.G. (1999). Nutrient composition andantinutritional factors of the seeds and leaves of sorrel plant (Hibiscussabdarrifa L.). A paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference of NutritionSociety of Nigeria, held at Hotel Presidential, Enugu from 17th - 20thNovember, 1999. Published in the book of Abstracts. Nutrition Society ofNigeria, (NSN), 1999.

84. Nnam, N.M. and Nwokocha, M.O. (1999). Nutritional and organolepticevcaluation of products from mixtures of hungry rice, sesame and breadfruitflours. A paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference of Nutrition Societyof Nigeria, held at Hotel Presidential, Enugu from 17th - 20th November,1999. Published in the book of Abstracts. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, (NSN),1999.

85. Obiakor, P.N. and Nnam, N.M. (1999) Evaluation of the Nutritional andMicrobial properties of fermented baobab (Adansonia digitata) seed. A paperpresented at the 30th Annual Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, heldat Hotel Presidential, Enugu from 17th - 20th November, 1999. Published inthe book of Abstracts. Nutrition Society of Nigeria, (NSN), 1999.

86. Nnam, N.M. (1998). Evaluation of baked products based on sorghum(Sorghum bicolor), bambara groundnut (Vigna subterrania L Verdc) andplantain (Musa paradisiaca) flours. A paper presented at the 29th AnnualConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, held at Atunrase Royal CastleHotel, Sagamu from 2nd - 5th November, 1998.

87. Nnam, N.M. (1998). Nutrient potentials of blends of malted maize (Zea maysL.), African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and fermented cocoyam(Colocasia esculenta) flours. A paper presented at the 29th Annual Conferenceof Nutrition Society of Nigeria, held at Atunrase Royal Castle Hotel, Sagamufrom 2nd - 5th November, 1998.

88. Nnam, N.M. (1997). Effects of fermentation on the nutritional andorganoleptic properties of porridges from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) andcorn (Zea mays L.) flours. A paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference ofNutrition Society of Nigeria, held at Bayero University, Kano on 19thFebruary, 1997.

89. Nnam, N.M.(1997). Microbiological properties and antinutrient compositionof cowpea (Vignas unguiculata) flours. A paper presented at the 28th AnnualConference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, held at Bayero University, Kanoon 19th February, 1997.

90. Nnam, N.M. (1995). Nutritional and sensory properties of vegetable milkbased on African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and corn (Zea mays L.).A paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society ofNigeria (NSN), held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta from 5th - 8thApril, 1995. Published in the Book of Abstracts NSN, 1995.

91. Nnam, N.M. (1995). Proximate and sensory properties of pastreies fromblends of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and corn (Zea mays L.).A paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Nutrition Society ofNigeria (NSN), held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta from 5th - 8thApril, 1995. Published in the Book of Abstracts NSN, 1995.

92. Nnam N.M (1995). Nutritional Evaluation of the imitation milks fromcowpea(Vigna unguiculata) and its blends with corn(Zea mays L.) . A paperpresented at a seminar organized by School of Vocational Education, FederalCollege of Education Eha-amufu from 28th-29th March, 1995.

93. Nnam N.M. (1995). Organoleptic evaluation of all vegetable milk fromcowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and its blends with corn(Zea mays L.) . A paperpresented at a seminar organized by School of Vocational Education, FederalCollege of Education Eha-amufu from 28th-29th March, 1995.

94. Nnam, N.M. (1992). Evaluation of nutritional quality of fermented cereal andlegume composite flours. A paper presented at the 25th Annual Conference ofNSN held at the University of Calabar from 25th - 28th November, 1992.Published in Book of Abstract/ Conference Proceedings, NSN, 1992.

95. Nnam, N.M. (1992). Sensory evaluation of confectioneries based onfermented cereal and legume flours. A paper presented at the 25th AnnualConference of NSN held at the University of Calabar from 25th - 28thNovember, 1992. Published in Book of Abstract Conference proceedings,NSN, 1992.

96. Nnam N.M. (1992). Effects of village processing methods on the nutritionvalue of African yam bean and cowpea flours. A paper presented at the 11thAnnual Conference of the Archaeological Association of Nigeria held at theUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka from 23rd - 26th November, 1992.

97. Nnam, N.M. (1992). Sensory properties of confectioneries based on corn (Zeamays), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and African yam bean (Sphenostylisstenocarpa) using village scale technology. A paper presented at the 11thAnnual Conference of the Archaeological Association of Nigeria held at theUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka from 23rd - 26th November, 1992.

98. Nnam, N.M. (1991). Utilization of the lesser-known legumes in Nigeria:Implication for feminine literacy. A paper presented at the 20th AnnualConference of the Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria held atthe Holy Rosary College, Enugu from 16th - 21st September, 1991.

99. Nnam, N.M. (1989). The use of library in Home Economics Teaching. Apaper presented on the seminar on Creativity in Science Teaching held atCollege of Education, Eha-Amufu from 6th - 8th March, 1989.

24.. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

a) Nnam, N.M. (2012). Strategies for improving nutrition to achieve MilleniumDevelopment Goals in Nigeria. Book of Proceedings of the 42nd Annual GeneralMeeting and Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held atNelrose hotel, Asaba, Delta State on 19th – 22nd September, 2012.

b) Nnam, N.M. (2012). Bioactive compounds in plant foods with potential healthbenefits and the Double burden of malnutrition. Book of Proceedings 2ndFederation of African Nutrition Societies Congress (FANUS) 2011. Held atInternational Conference Centre, Abuja from 11-15th September, 2011.

c) Nnam N. M. and Onyeke N. G. (2011). Fermentation of sorrel ( HibscusSabdariffa) seed for condiment and evaluation of the nutrients and antinutrientscomposition of the products. Book of proceedings 41st Annual Conference &Scientific meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at Conference hall, ArewaHouse Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria from 21st – 25th September 2010.

d) Nnam N.M. (2009). Nutrient composition of Kunu-zaki made from blends ofsorghum, groundnut,tiger nut and rice. Book of proceedings 39th AnnualConference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at theDepartment of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of NigeriaNsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria from 24th – 27th September, 2008.

e) Nnam N. M. and Nwachukwu E.C. (2009). Effects of domestic processing onthe proximate composition of four varieties of lesser known yams consumed inUdenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Book of proceedings39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeriaheld at the Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University ofNigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria from 24th – 27th September, 2008.

f) Nnam N.M. and Ideh T.J.P(2009). Knowledge and perception of Nutrition andDietetics as a profession by students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,Nigeria.Book of proceedings 39th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting ofNutrition Society of Nigeria held at the Department of Home Science, Nutritionand Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria from 24th –27th September, 2008.

g) Nnam, N.M (2008). Nutrition and food security in Nigeria and the millenniumdevelopment goals. Book of Proceedings, 38th Annual Conference of theNutrition Society of Nigeria held at Department of Biochemistry, Faculty ofNatural Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State

h) .Baiyeri, G.T. and Nnam, N.M. (2007). Effects of plantain inclusion (Agbagbaand Pita 22 – Musa AAB) on the nutrient composition of infant complementaryfoods. Book of Proceedings, 5th International Conference of Nigerian Society forExperimental Biology (NISEB) held at Kogi state University, Anyigba. p 69.

25. EDITORSHIP OF BOOKNnam, N.M., Okeke, E.C., Onyechi, U.A., Onoja, U.S. (2009). Book of abstracts for the 39th Annual Conference and Scientific meeting of NutritionSociety of Nigeria held at the Department of Home Science, Nutrition and

Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria from 24th –27th September, 2008. University of Nigeria Press Ltd. 200 pages.