Dr. Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo

Lecturer I
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Philosophy in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Nutrition
Nutritional Education
Food Microbiology and Safety
Malnutrition
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Selected Publications

  1. Ngoka, I.R., J.N. Chikwendu and A.N. Maduforo, 2022. Effect of Cola pachycarpa and Cola lepidota fruit juices on liver function parameters and histopathological indices of alloxan-induced adult male diabetic Wistar rats. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, 12: 100-109.
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  2. Maduforo, A.N. E.K. Ngwu, C. Ndiokwelu, J.N. Chikwendu and C.E. Okoro, 2022. Development of photographic food atlas of carbohydrate servings of banana varieties consumed in enugu state for dietary counselling of diabetic patients. Curr. Nutr. Food Sci., 19: 59-67.
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  3. Ide, T.J.P., C.I. Ndiokwelu, N.A. Essien, A.N. Maduforo, C.C. Odo and H.N. Ene-Obong, 2022. Association between abdominal obesity and some selected non-communicable diseases among adults in Calabar metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. J. Dietitians Assoc. Nigeria, Vol. 13. 10.4314/jdan.v13i1.1.
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  4. Nnakenyi, I.D., R. Anakwue, A. Maduforo, E. Young and C. Okoli et al ., 2021. Heavy metal content of rice meals sold in a Nigerian market population with a high prevalence of hypertension. Ann. Afr. Med., 20: 37-41.
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  5. Maduforo, A.N., D.A. Ogbuabo, C.I. Ndiokwelu, C.E. Okoro, C.C. Okwara and E.K. Ngwu, 2020. Glycaemic response and sensory attributes of four banana varieties in Enugu state, Nigeria. Asian J. Plant Sci., 19: 412-418.
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  6. Chikwendu, J.N., F.F. Adeosun, E.U. Onwurafor, E.A. Udenta and A.N. Maduforo, 2020. Hungry Rice-based Biscuits: Effects on Some Biochemical Indices of Alloxan- induced Diabetic Adult Male Wistar Rats. Curr. Nutr. Food Sci., 17: 337-345.
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  7. Frimpong, I.P., M. Asante and A.N. Maduforo, 2018. Dietary intake as a cardiovascular risk factor: A cross-sectional study of bank employees in Accra. South Afr. J. Clin. Nutr. 10.1080/16070658.2018.1515394.
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  8. Maduforo, A.N., T. Yakubu, C.P. Okwy-Nweke, I.U. Onoja and C.C. Okwara, 2016. The nutritional implications of oral contraceptives on women. Pak. J. Nutr., 15: 800-809.
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  9. Maduforo, A.N., C.P. Okwy-Nweke, E. Njoku and P.C. Ogbonna, 2016. Evaluation of diets served to cancer patients in oncology ward of university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu State. Pak. J. Nutr., 15: 104-111.
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