Name
Mrs. Eridiong Ogbonna Onyenweaku
DepartmentBiochemistry
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Mrs. Eridiong Ogbonna Onyenweaku
Eridiong Onyenweaku (Ph.D) holds a B.Sc degree in Biochemistry, a Masters degree in Nutrition and Food Science, and a Ph.D in Nutrition and Food Science, all from the University of Calabar. She has worked in the banking industry for 5 years and is currently working as a Lecturer/Researcher in the Human Nutrition and Dietetics unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar. She has research interests in Public health nutrition and nutraceuticals. She holds some academic and professional awards. She is also a member of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) and the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Biochemistry) | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2001 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. (Nutrition and Food Science) | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2008 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D. (Nutrition and Food Science) | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2013 | 2017 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Kesa, H., Tchuenchieu, A., & Kuhudzai, A. (2022). Effect of the coronavirus pandemic on nutrition and health of adults in Calabar, Nigeria: A post-lockdown analysis. Health SA Gesondheid, 27:8. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Kesa, H. & Akah, L. U. (2022). Consumer Perceptions on Processed Fruit Peels as Dietary Additives. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 11(3),1199-1212. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Akah, L. U., Kesa, H., Alawa, D. A., Ebai, P. A., Kalu, U. U., Ajigo, I. & Owan, V. J. (2022). Protein Quality Evaluation of Some Commonly Consumed Bird Egg Varieties Using Amino Acid Scores. Biochemistry Research International. | |
| Akah, L., Owan, V., Aduma, P., Onyenweaku, E., Olofu, M., Alawa, D., Ikutal, A. & Usoro, A. (2022). Occupational Stress and Academic Staff Job Performance in Two Nigerian Universities. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11: 64. | |
| Tchuenchieu Kamgain, A. D., Kesa, H., & Onyenweaku, E. O. (2022). Food safety behavioural changes among the population in Sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 first wave. Heliyon, 8: 6. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Kesa, H. & Tchuenchieu, A. K. (2022). Food Security and Health Risk Behaviours in Selected African Countries During the First COVID-19 Lockdown. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 11(2),795-809. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Ebai, P. A., Okonkwo, C. O. & Fila, W. A. (2021). Comparative evaluation of the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of edible flours consumed in Nigeria. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 20(7), 17254 – 17271. | |
| Tchuenchieu, A., Kesa, H., Koufie, G. & Onyenweaku, E. O. (2021). A pilot study of the Nutrition-related Apps and software in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic. SciMedicine Journal, 3: 16 – 23. | |
| Okoro, C. A., Onyenweaku, E. O., Okwudire, E. G., Kalu, M. K., Kusimo, O. C. & Williams, V. (2021). Tuberculosis and COVID-19 screening at Health Facilities: A cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Tuberculosis Research, 9 (1), 18 – 30. | |
| Nyawo, T., Kesa, H. & Onyenweaku, E. (2021). Food Safety and Hygiene: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Food Handlers. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 10(2),547-558. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Ebai, P. A. & Fila, W. A. (2020). Food Quality: A Comparison of the Proximate content & Sensory properties of some Composite flour meals. Asian Food Science Journal, 16 (2): 32 – 40. | |
| Okonkwo, C. O., Onyenweaku, E. O. & Uwujibha, J. O (2020). Comparative Assessment of Nutrient Composition of Aquacultured and Wild Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Cross Rivers State Nigeria. Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 8(2), 1 - 8. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Oko, G. E. & Fila, W. A. (2019). Snack Consumption Pattern of Adults in the University of Calabar & its Health Implications. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 10: 43-49. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Oko, G. E. & Williams, I. O. (2019). Contribution of Eggs and Other Cholesterol-containing Foods to Total Dietary Cholesterol intake, and Their Influence on Serum Lipid Profile of Adults in Calabar, Nigeria. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 9 (4), 329 – 340. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Oko, G. E. & Fila, W. A. (2018). Comparative Evaluation of Some Bioactive Compounds in raw and boiled egg varieties: Eggs, potential nutraceuticals? International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 22 (4), 1 – 7. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Inyang, M. I. & Williams, I. O. (2018). Cholesterol and fatty acid profiles of some bird egg varieties: Possible health implications. Asian Food Science Journal, 3 (4), 1 - 9. | |
| Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. & Nwaehujor, C. O. (2018). Bird Eggs: Comparison of Nutritional Composition of Varieties Found in Southern Nigeria. Food Science & Nutrition Journal, 9: 868 - 879. | |
| Nwaehujor, C. O., Onyenweaku, E. O. & Mgbang, J. E. (2017). In vitro free radical scavenging activities of the saponin-rich fractions from Vernonia amygdalina Del. (compositae). American Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 5 (1), 11 -17. | |
| Johnson, J. T., Onyenweaku, E. O., Ujong, U. P. & Gbashi, S. (2016). Bacteriological assessment of Cassava products in Makurdi Markets, Guinea Savanna, Nigeria. Pyrex Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2 (1), 1 – 4. | |
| Nwaehujor, C. O., Onyenweaku, E. O. Ezeigbo, I. I. and Asuzu, O. V. (2016). Evaluation of the hepato-protective potential of Sarcocephalus latifolius leaf methanol extracts in paracetamol-induced liver damage of mice. Comparative Clinical Pathology. Vol. 25: 1053 – 1059. | |
| Williams, I. O., Onyenweaku, E. O. and Atanghwo, I. J. (2016). Nutritional and antimicrobial evaluation of Saccharum officinarum consumed in Calabar, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol. 15 (33): 1789 – 1795 | |
| Johnson, J. T., Onyenweaku, E. O., Ujong, U. P. and Gbashi, S. (2016). Bacteriological assessment of Cassava products in Makurdi Markets, Guinea Savanna, Nigeria. Pyrex Journal of Food Science and Technology. Vol. 2 (1): 1 – 4. | |
| Nwaehujor, C. O., Onyenweaku, E. O. and Mgbang, J. E. (2017). In vitro free radical scavenging activities of the saponin-rich fractions from Vernonia amygdalina Del. (compositae). American Journal of Pharmacological Sciences. Vol. 5 (1): 11 -17. | |
| Peters, H., Mgbang, J. E., Onyenweaku, E. O. and Ikpeme, C. E. (2017). Microbiological assessment of some cooked ready-to-eat street foods sold in Calabar and its environs. Journal of Food Security. Vol. 5 (3): 100 - 106. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Composition of Ginger Tea manufactured by Gold Kili Trading Enterprise Ltd., Lagos | †presented at the Nigerian Institute of Food Science nad Technology (NIFST), 2015 South East Regional Food Science and Technology (ReFOST) Summit, held at University of Calabar, | 2015-06-04 | 2015-06-06 | |
| Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), 2015 South East Regional Food Science and Technology (ReFOST) Summit, held at University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | Nutrient Composition of Ginger Tea manufactured by Gold Kili Trading Enterprise Ltd., Lagos. | 2015-07-16 | 2015-07-19 | |
| Nutrient and Cholesterol contents of Bird Egg varities consumed in Nigeria: | Implication for cardiovascular health†presented at the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), 45th Annual General Meeting | 2015-09-15 | 2015-09-19 | |
| Micronutrient and Phytochemical composition of Carica papaya Linn. | presented at the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), 46th Annual General Meeting | 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-24 | |
| Egg consumption pattern and its influence on blood lipid profile of staff of University of Calabar, Nigeria†| presented at the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), 47th Annual General Meeting | 2017-09-19 | 2017-09-23 |