Ninth International Conference on Food Studies

Abstract

Abstract Global study revealed that, Nigeria loses about 2,300 under-five year olds and 145 women of child bearing age, making the country the second largest contributor to under-five and maternal mortality rate in the world. The purpose of the study is to formulate and determine of Nutritional composition of Cereal based complementary food. The Cereal based complementary food composed of Sorghum 70% Soybean 30% (SS), Millet 70%Soybean30%(MS), Sorghum 35% Millet 35%,Soybean 30%(SMS); Basal Dietary(BD); and Commercial Food (CF). The result revealed that that bioassay of the experimental animal Bioassay BV %ranged from 66-75% NPU%64-72 PER1.2-4.2 and NPR 1.7-3.3 were compared favorably with commercial samples. Chemical composition in the sample dietary met the recommended daily requirement. Millet grain containing diets promoted the growth response similar to commercial diet. It contains alkaline content which could improve human health; it is gluten-free, rich in micro-nutrients that play certain roles in the body immune system. Millet containing diet is reported to act as antioxidants which can prevent deterioration of human health. Millet containing diet is noted for some ailment prevention, like lowering blood pressure, risk of heart disease, prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, decreasing of tumor.In conclusion cereal based complementary food are available for baby and infant in most part of the country.