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Assessment of Chemical Contaminants in Corn Dough from Selected Corn Wet Milling Plants in Mankessim

Hinson, Marvel; Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

The chemical contaminants in corn dough systematically sampled from five corn wet milling plants were assessed using 3 experimental and 2 control groups. Samples were analyzed at regular intervals using QuEchERS, AAS, HPLC, ...
An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of under Five Children in Four Districts in the Central Region of Ghana

Ayensu, Eunice; Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

The study determined the nutritional status of under five children in Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem (KEEA) districts in Central region, Ghana. Weight and height measurements for 120 children selected from 4 clusters were ...
Campus Sustainability Assessment: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Darkwa, Sarah; Edjah, Hannah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-05)

To assess buildings and their subsequent impact on land and energy use to validate campus sustainability. Department of Vocational & Technical Education, University of Cape Coast. A questionnaire was administered to ...
Consumers' Knowledge, Understanding and Use of Food Label Information, and How it Affects Purchasing Decision in Ho, Ghana

Affram, Priscilla Cecilia; Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

The main objective of the study was to assess consumers' knowledge, understanding and use of food label information. Data was collected from the capital city of Ho Municipal district in the Volta Region of Ghana using a ...
Ecosystem Restoration: Evaluating Local Knowledge and Management Systems of Fishermen in Fosu Lagoon, Ghana

Darkwa, Sarah; Smardon, Richard (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

This article evaluates fishermen’s knowledge about the value of mangrove to fish stock and discusses possible management practices to help restore fish stock within the Fosu Lagoon, Ghana. The lagoon was recently added to ...
Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of University of Cape Coast-Ghana

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

To determine students’ knowledge in greening, sustainable development and the readiness to embrace environmental education as part of the curricular in the different programs offered at the University of Cape Coast-Ghana ...
Environmental Justice Education: Empowering Ghanaian Students to become Environmental Citizens

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2011-12)

This article highlights the need to integrate environmental justice (EJ) education into environmental science programs offered in Ghanaian universities. The study was conducted at the University of Cape Coast, which is ...
An Exploration of Possible Consequences of Indiscriminate Consumption of Bissap Drink in Ghana

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

To study the chemical and microbiological profiles of dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces and bissap drinks prepared from these calyces and relate the findings to current prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in the Cape ...
Knowledge of Nutrition Facts on Food Labels and their Impact on Food Choices on Consumers In Koforidua, Ghana: A Case Study

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2014-01)

The aim of this study was to investigate consumers’ knowledge of food labels and how this knowledge guides their decisions when making purchasing choices with regard to food. This was a descriptive research design study. ...
The Knowledge, Attitudes and Lifestyle Practices of Hypertensive Patients in the Cape Coast Metropolis-Ghana

Anowie, Francesca; Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2015-09)

To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and lifestyle practices of hypertensive patients to help educate them to properly manage the condition and help reduce incidence among the populace. A cross-sectional descriptive ...
Microbial Contamination Associated with “Wagashi-Cheese” Production in Sissala East District- Ghana

Mwini, Grace Annagmeng; Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

The purpose of the study was to identify the possible sources of microbial contamination in the production of Wagashi-Cheese in the Sissala East District, Upper West Region of Ghana. Also, the hygienic practices involvedwere ...
Nutritional Quality, Functional Properties and Sensory Acceptability of an Orange - fleshed Sweet Potato - based Complementary Food

Ashun, Esther Kumea; Darkwa, Sarah; Nsiah-Asamoah, Christiana (Asian Food Science Journal, 2019)

The study focuses on the development of a complementary food (CF) with the orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) to help address the public health problem of vitamin A deficiency among infants. Experimental research design ...
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Resources Available for Its Management in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2011-08)

Gradually, more Ghanaians are becoming diabetic as a result of eating more sugary and fatty foods and exercising less. This study explored the prevalence of Diabetes mellitus and resources available for managing it in the ...
Spices and Condiments in Ghana: Their Utilization in Comminuted Meat Products

Darkwa, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2013-12)

Local spices were collected from seven major markets across Ghana, compiled and identified by their Scientific, Common and Local names, properties, part used and area found. Seven fresh pork sausages prepared using differing ...
TARO “Colocasia esculenta”: Its Utilization in Food Products in Ghana

Darkwa, Sarah; Darkwa, A.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

The study developed Taro “Colocasia esculenta” products and sensorily assessed acceptability and promotion in the diets of Ghanaians to help address the increasing persistent malnutrition among Ghanaians and provide ...
The Use of Indigenous Green Leafy Vegetables in the Preparation of Ghanaian Dishes

Darkwa, Sarah; Darkwa, A. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2013-12)

The study assessed uses of Indigenous Green Leafy Vegetables (IGLV’s) in the preparation of Ghanaian dishes. Expensive exotic vegetables are patronized more than cheaper indigenous ones. Providing adequate nutritional ...

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