Florence Uchendu Facilitator (Nutrition Society of Nigeria); Certificate (National Open University of Nigeria, Faculty of Health Sciences); Ceritificate (Open University); Certificate (University of Washington); PhD Public Health (University of Ibadan); MSc. (University
Lecturer, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja · Nigeria
Editorial leadership for Journal of Human Health Research ISSN 2576-9383
Research interests
- Vitamin A Food Fortification
- Biofortification
- High Blood Pressure
- Malnutrition
- Food Security
- Food Safety
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Biography
Dr. Florence N. Uchendu has the following qualifications: MSc (Human Nutrition); MSc.PH (Epidemiology) & PhD (Public Health Nutrition). She is a Lecturer at Department of Public Health Science, FHS, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi Abuja. Her research interest is on public health, Nutrition & CVDs Health, Nutritional Epidemiology & Malnutrition, Vitaminology/micronutrient nutrition, food fortification, maternal and child nutrition & food security. She has authored many papers and books and won several awards and fellowships. Dr Uchendu is listed among Nigerian Top Executives in Education Management Industry (2015). She has more than 21 years work experience in the food industry and academia. She welcomes research collaborations.
Selected publications
- Contribution of bread and biscuits to vitamin A daily requirement of preschool children in Lagos State, Nigeria 2022 cited 1×
Ranked by citation impact (Crossref) where available, newest otherwise · verified via ORCID.
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