Comparative study of nutrient profile of grasshopper and cricket Department:Nutrition and Dietetics By: Expresshubpub Project ID: 2543 Rating: (2.5) votes: 64 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractInsects are for many nations and ethnic groups an indispensable part of the diet. From a nutritional point of view, insects have significant protein content. It varies from 20 to 76% of dry matter depending on the type and development stage of the insect. Fat content variability is large (2–50% of dry matter) and depends on many factors. Total polyunsaturated fatty acids'' content may be up to 70% of total fatty acids. Carbohydrates are represented mainly by chitin, whose content ranges between 2.7 mg and 49.8 mg per kg of fresh matter. Some species of edible insects contain a reasonable amount of minerals (K, Na, Ca, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn and P) as well as vitamins such as B group vitamins, vitamins A, D, E, K, and C. However their content is seasonal and dependent on the feed. From the hygienic point of view it should be pointed out that some insects may produce or contain toxic bioactive compounds. They may also contain residues of pesticides and heavy metals from the ecosystem. Adverse human allergic reactions to edible insects could be also a possible hazard (Sword, 2007)....Preview Download Preview +Other Nutrition and Dietetics project topics and materials you might be interested in»Health and nutritional problems associated with food allergy in Doko Lavun Lga Niger state»Nutritional status and energy drinking consumption pattern of undergraduate students in tertiary institution of Osun state»Assessment of factors leading to malnutrition among children 0 - 5 years - case study of Nasarawa Lga, Kano state»Body mass index (BMI) and feeding pattern of students of school of business administration and management (SBAM) Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger state»Effect of cigarette smoking on the health status of youths in Nigeria»Knowledge attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Dokodza Bida, Niger state»Complementary feeding and hygiene practice among caregivers in Wadata ward Bida, Niger state»Evaluation of the mineral content, anti-nutritional factors and functional properties of the complementary food produced from some food using rice, carrot, and soybeans flour blends as case study»The role of breast feeding in the growth and development of a child - case study of Zing local government area»Knowledge attitude and consumption of alcoholic beverages among male students of college of administration and business studies, Bida, Niger state»Comparative study of nutrient profile of grasshopper and cricket»Attitude of female staff toward infant and young child feeding practice particularly exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding»Nutritional knowledge, dietary practice, nutritional status of pregnant women attending Turai hospital, Katsina»Occupational stress, coping strategies, nutritional and dietary assessment of some selected bank staff in Osogbo - case study of First Bank plc, Access Bank, and Guarantee Trust Bank»Assessment of mothers knowledge, attitude and practice regarding childhood vaccination during the first five years of life in Comprehensive Primary Health Care Kofar Kaura, Katsina