Dr. Oluwole Steve Ijarotimi
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Dr. Oluwole Steve Ijarotimi

Senior Lecturer
Federal University of Technology, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Public Health Nutrition from University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Public Health
100%
Functional Food Development
62%
Public Health Nutrition
90%
Food Technology
75%
Child Nutrition
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
2
Articles
79
Abstracts
4

Selected Publications

  1. Ijarotimi, O.S., R.I. Egwunyenga and T.N. Fagbemi, 2016. Nutrient intakes, anthropometric status and intelligence quotients of Nigerian adolescents in boarding schools: A case study of Akure, Ondo State. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 37: 146-155.
  2. Famakin, O., A. Fatoyinbo, O.S. Ijarotimi, A.A. Badejo and T.N. Fagbemi, 2016. Assessment of nutritional quality, glycaemic index, antidiabetic and sensory properties of plantain (Musa paradisiaca)-based functional dough meals. J. Food Sci. Technol., 53: 3865-3875.
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  3. Ogunmodimu, O.O., O.S. Ijarotimi and T.N. Fagbemi, 2015. Evaluation of nutritional properties of high protein-fiber based snacks formulated from wheat, soybean concentrate and cassava fiber. Sky J. Food Sci., 4: 30-41.
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  4. Ijarotimi, O.S., T.N. Fagbemi and O.F. Osundahunsi, 2015. Determination of chemical composition, nutritional quality and anti-diabetic potential of raw, blanched and fermented wonderful kola (Bucholzia coriacea) seed flour. J. Hum. Nutr. Food Sci., Vol. 3, No. 2. .
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  5. Ijarotimi, O. S., T.N. Fagbemi and O.F. Osundahunsi, 2015. Determination of nutrient compositions, glyceamic index and ant-diabetic potentials of multi-plant based functional foods in rats. J. Food Pharmaceut. Sci., 3: 55-63.
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  6. Ijarotimi, S.O. and O.O. Keshinro, 2013. Determination of nutrient composition and protein quality of potential complementary foods formulated from the combination of fermented popcorn, African locust and Bambara groundnut seed flour. Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci., 63: 155-166.
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  7. Ijarotimi, O.S., T.N. Fagbemi and O.F. Osundahunsi, 2013. Comparative study of nutritional profiles and phytochemical components of raw, blanched and fermented flour from the leaves of Moringa oleifera lam. Malaysian J. Nutr., 19: 371-382.
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  8. Ijarotimi, O.S., O.A. Adeoti and O. Ariyo, 2013. Comparative study on nutrient composition, phytochemical, and functional characteristics of raw, germinated, and fermented Moringa oleifera seed flour. Food Sci. Nutr., 1: 452-463.
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  9. Ijarotimi, O.S., 2013. Determinants of childhood malnutrition and consequences in developing countries. Curr. Nutr. Rep., 2: 129-133.
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  10. Ijarotimi, O.S. and I.B. Oluwalana, 2013. Chemical compositions and nutritional properties of popcorn-based complementary foods supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaves flour. J. Food Res., 2: 117-132.
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  11. Steve, I.O., 2012. Influence of germination and fermentation on chemical composition, protein quality and physical properties of wheat flour (Triticum aestivum). J. Cereals Oil Seeds, 3: 35-47.
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  12. Ijarotimi, O.S., I.B. Oluwalana and M.O. Ogunedojutimi, 2012. Nutrient composition, functional, sensory and microbial status of popcorn-based (Zea may everta) complementary foods enriched with cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) flour. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 12: 6424-6446.
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  13. Ijarotimi, O.S. and O.O. Keshinro, 2012. Protein quality, hematological properties and nutritional status of albino rats fed complementary foods with fermented popcorn, African locust bean and Bambara groundnut flour blends. Nutr. Res. Pract., 6: 381-388.
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  14. Ijarotimi, O.S. and O.O. Keshinro, 2012. Formulation and nutritional quality of infant formula produced from germinated popcorn, Bambara groundnut and African locust bean flour. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Food Sci., 1: 1374-1404.
  15. Ijarotimi, O.S. and O.O. Keshinro, 2012. Comparison between the amino acid, fatty acid, mineral and nutritional quality of raw, germinated and fermented African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) flour. Acta Sci. Polonorum Technologia Aliment., 11: 151-165.
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  16. Ijarotimi, O.S. and A.O. Odeyemi, 2012. Prevalence of food insecurity among rural communities and its effects on nutritional status of children (8-15 years) in Ondo State, Nigeria. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 5-15.
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  17. Ijarotimi, S.O. and O.O. Keshinro, 2011. Determination of amino acid, fatty acid, mineral, functional and choking properties of germinated and fermented popcorn (Zea mays everta) flour. Eur. J. Food Res. Rev., 1: 102-122.
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  18. Ijarotimi, O.S., I.B. Oluwalana and O.I. Otutu, 2011. Nutritive values and sensory evaluation of a potential weaning diet formulated from sorghum (Sorghum bicolour) and spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros). Int. J. Agric. Food Sci., 7: 64-74.
  19. Ijarotimi, O.S., O. Ekeh and O.P. Ajayi, 2010. Nutrient composition of selected medicinal leafy vegetables in Western Nigeria. J. Med. Food, 13: 476-479.
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  20. Ijarotimi, O.S., 2010. Assessing exclusive breastfeeding practices, dietary intakes and Body Mass Index (BMI) of nursing mothers in Ekiti State of Nigeria. Nutr. Res. Pract., 4: 222-228.
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  21. Steve, I.O., O.M. Temitope and O.B. Stephen, 2009. Chemical, functional and sensory properties of roasted Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L. Verdc) and cooking banana (Musa spp., ABB genome) weaning diet. Afr. J. Food Sci., 3: 139-146.
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  22. Ijarotimi, O.S. and T.R. Esho, 2009. Comparison of nutritional composition and anti-nutrient status of fermented, germinated and roasted bambara groundnut seeds (Vigna subterranea). Br. Food. J., 111: 376-386.
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  23. Ijarotimi, O.S. and A.J. Olopade, 2009. Determination of amino acid content and protein quality of complementary food produced from locally available food materials in Ondo State, Nigeria. Malaysian J. Nutr., 15: 87-95.
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  24. Ijarotimi, O.S., 2008. Protein and hematological evaluations of infant formulated from cooking banana fruits (Musa spp, ABB genome) and fermented Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L. Verdc) seeds. Nutr. Res. Pract., 2: 165-170.
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  25. Ijarotimi, O.S., 2008. Nutritional composition, microbial status, functional and sensory properties of infant diets formulated from cooking banana fruits (Musa spp, ABB genome) and fermented bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean L. Verdc) seeds. Nutr. Food Sci., 38: 325-340.
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  26. Ijarotimi, O.S. and V.N. Enujiugha, 2008. Child Nutrition, Growth and Development in Africa. In: Child Nutrition Physiology, Overten, L.T. and M.R. Ewente (Eds.). NOVA Science Publisher, New York, USA., ISBN-13: 978-1604563023, pp: 257-280.
  27. Ijarotimi, O.S. and O.O. Keshinro, 2008. Nutritional knowledge, nutrients intake and nutritional status of hypertensive patients in Ondo State, Nigeria. Tanzania J. Health Res., 10: 59-67.
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  28. Ijarotimi, O.S. and K.T. Ijadunola, 2007. Nutritional status and intelligence quotient of primary schoolchildren in Akure community of Ondo State, Nigeria. Tanzania Health Res. Bull., 9: 69-76.
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  29. Steve, I.O., 2006. Nutritional status and feeding practices of infants among low-income nursing mothers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Med., 1: 123-129.
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  30. Steve, I.O., 2006. Evaluation of nutritional quality and sensory attribute of home processed complementary diet from locally available food materials (Sorghum Bicolor and Sphenostylis Stenocarpa). J. Food Technol., 4: 334-338.
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  31. Ijarotimi, O.S. and S.S. Bakere, 2006. Evaluation of proximate, mineral and antinutritional factor of home processed complementary diet from locally available food materials (Sorghum Bicolor and Sphenostylis Stenocarpa). J. Food Technol., 4: 339-344.
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  32. Ijarotimi, O.S. and S.A. Omotayo, 2006. Assessment of anthropometry, nutritional compositions and contribution of school meals to the daily nutrient requirements of primary school children from rural communities. J. Community Nutr., 8: 171-176.
  33. Ijarotimi, O.S. and M.T. Ogunsemore, 2006. Weaning foods and their impact on child-feeding practices among low-income Nigerian mothers. Food Nutr. Bull., 27: 327-334.
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  34. Ijarotimi, O.S. and J.A.V. Famurewa, 2006. Assessment of chemical compositions of soybean supplemented weaning foods and nutritional knowledge of nursing mothers on their utilizations. Pak. J. Nutr., 5: 218-223.
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  35. Ijarotimi, O.S. and F. Ashipa, 2006. Evaluation of nutritional composition, sensory and physical property of home processed weaning food based on low cost locally available food materials. Nutr. Food Sci., 36: 6-17.
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  36. Ijarotimi, O.S. and A.O. Ayobami, 2006. Nutritional composition, sensory and biological evaluation of a potential weaning diet from low cost food materials (Sorghum bicolor and Cajanus cajan). J. Food Technol., 4: 178-184.
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  37. Ifesan, B.O.T., O.F. Osundahunsi and O.S. Ijarotimi, 2006. Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of Ocimum sp. J. Food Technol., 4: 318-321.
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  38. Ijarotimi, S.O. and F. Aroge, 2005. Evaluation of the nutritional composition, sensory and physical properties of a potential weaning food from locally available food materials-breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and soybean (Glycine max). Polish J. Food Nutr. Sci., 14: 411-415.
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  39. Ijarotimi, O.S. and O.O. Oyeneyin, 2005. Effect of economy restructuring on household food security and nutritional status of Nigerian children. J. Food Agric. Environ., 3: 27-32.
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  40. Ijarotimi, O.S., 2004. Evaluation of energy and micronutrients intake of Nigerian adolescent females: A case study of institutionalized secondary schools in akure south local government area, ondo state, Nigeria. Pak. J. Nutr., 3: 250-253.
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  41. Ijarotimi, O.S., A.F. Eleyinmi and B.O.T. Ifesan, 2003. Evaluation of the nutritional status of adolescents in institutionalised secondary schools in Akura, Nigeria. J. Food Agric. Environ., 1: 64-68.
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  42. Ijarotimi, O.S., A.F. Eleyinmi and B.O.T. Ifesan, 2003. Dietary and anthropometric assessment of adolescents in Instituitionalised Secondary School in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Sciencefocus J.: Int. J. Biol. Phys. Sci., 4: 62-65.
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