The Nigeria
food condiments are known to supply the needed minerals which are very
important for human health and they are the most affordable source f minerals
to afrinas (Akwaowo et al 2002)
IRON
Form the table, it was observed that
the iron content of some condiemtns were found to be within the rnage of
(0.6mglml-0.04mglml) which is significantly different (P>0.05).
According to (P.M Gaman and K.B
Sherrington), the content of Iron in human body is 4.0g Iron serves as a
carrier of oxygen to the tissues from the lungs by red
blood cel haemoglobin as
a transport medium for electrons within cells, and as integrated part of
important enzyme systems in various tissues. The average iron content intake per day in human body
system for male 18years and above is (1.05-1.37mg/day) (world health organization and food and
agriculture of the united nations 2004).
SODIUM
It was observed from the date that the highest
concentration sodium is 0.032mg in ogiri ugba and lowest in dawadawa 0.008mgll
and the concentration differ significantly (p>0.05). The average sodium intake in the human body is 5-20g.
IODINE
From the table it was observed that
the iodine content of some condiments were within the range of
(0.950|mg|L-2.53mg|L) which is significantly different (p>0.05). Iodine in the human body is by
the action of thyroid hormones the thyroid gland. The iodine content of the iodine with other minerals analyzed,
iodine has the highest range which is (0.95mg/L -2.5399mg|L), zinc (0.049mg|L-
0.016mg|L), potassium (0.032mg|L -0.007mg|L) sodium (0.032mg|L -0.008mg|) while
iron has the range of (0.6mg|L- 0.04mg|L). The daily intake of iodine
recommended by the food and nutrition board of united states national academy of
science 1989) for adults is 2g|kg”day. This amount are proposed to allow normal
throcine (T4) production without stressing the thyroid iodrate trapping
mechanisms or raising thyroid stmilating hormone (TSH) levels.
ZINC
Form the table it was observed that
the zinc content of some condiments were range from the value of
(0.049ml-0.016mg|L), according to the result of the analysis, the condiments
have the second highest value after iodine which signifies that some of these
condiments contains zinc mere than the other minerals.
According the (world health
organization) and food and agriculture organization of the united natuion
2004), the total zinc content of the
body has been estimated to 30mmol (2g).
POTASSIUM
From the table it was observed that potassium content
of the condiments ranges from (0.032mg|L-0.007mg|L) which differ significantly
(P>0.05). It is thought that taking fairly high intake of potassium may
counteract the effect of high sodium (salt) intake and reduce the likelihood of developing high blood
pressure . current guidelines, therefore recommend increase potassium intake in
adults from an average of 3g to 3.5g per day. (PM Gaman and K.B Sherrington).
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APPENDIX I
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ZINC (mg|L)
Treatment
Replicate
|
A
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B
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C
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D
|
E
|
F
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Total
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1
|
0.049
|
0.027
|
0.030
|
0.018
|
0.031
|
0.016
|
0.171
|
2
|
0.046
|
0.005
|
0.081
|
0.016
|
0.034
|
0.013
|
0.165
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3
|
0.052
|
0.030
|
0.029
|
0.020
|
0.029
|
0.020
|
0.180
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Total
|
0.587
|
0.082
|
0.09
|
0.054
|
0.094
|
0.049
|
0.956
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Mean
|
0.049
|
0.027
|
0.030
|
0.018
|
0.031
|
0.016
|
Anova
table
Source
of df ss ms f-cal f-tab variation
Treatment
(t-1)5 07073726,0.91475 4.43743 3.11
Error
+(r-1) 12 0.039893 0.003324
Total
17-0.003835- 0.0019902
Since
f-cal is greater than f-tab, it means that thee is a significant different at
5%.
Standard error (SE)= ms error = 0.003324 =0.0011
r
3
Arranging sample mean in
other of magnitude
A
|
F
|
B
|
E
|
D
|
C
|
0.049
|
0.031
|
0.030
|
0.027
|
0.015
|
0.016
|
Using LSD method
LSD= SE x SSR
=0.0011x 4.75 =0.0052
any two samples man differing
by 0.052 or more is significantly different 5% level.
Mean separation in other of
magnitudes
0.049-0.031 = 0.018 sd
0.049
APPENDIX II
Statistical
analysis for Iodine (mg|L)
Treatment
Replicate
|
A
|
B
|
C
|
D
|
E
|
F
|
Total
|
1
|
0.09522
|
1.2696
|
0.9522
|
2.5392
|
1.1638
|
1.058
|
7.935
|
2
|
0.9636
|
1.3645
|
0.9636
|
2.6432
|
1.1854
|
1.024
|
8.1443
|
3
|
0.9345
|
1.1535
|
0.9345
|
2.4375
|
1.1436
|
1.093
|
7.6966
|
Total
|
2.8503
|
3.787
|
2.8503
|
7.6199
|
3.4928
|
3.175
|
23.7759
|
Mean
|
0.9501
|
1.2625
|
0.9501
|
2.3399
|
1.1642
|
1.058
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