Nutrition and Diet in Health: Principles and Applications reviews and discusses the issues related to the roles of nutrition and diets in human health and diseases.
CHAPTER 16: Molecular mechanism underlying nutritional influence on the onset of infectious diseases
Bello, Taoheed Olawale, Adenike Temidayo Oladiji
Chapter 17: Therapeutic potentials of dietary phytochemicals in neurodegenerative diseases
Johnson Olaleye Oladele, Omowumi O Adewale, Adenike Temidayo Oladiji
CHAPTER 18: Chrono-nutrition: Circadian Rhythms and Diet
John Adeolu Falode
CHAPTER 19: Nutritional approach to the treatment of metabolic co-morbidity
Ebenezer I.O. Ajayi, Olorunfemi R. Molehin, Alaba A. Adebayo, Adeniyi S. Ohunayo, Mariam A. Odebode, Jacinta O. Okonkwo
Adenike T. Oladiji is a Professor of nutritional biochemistry and the current Dean of the faculty of life sciences, University of Ilorin. She is the Director of Administration of Association of West African Universities, Advisory Board Member of CG Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, India, and Director of Central Research Laboratories, University of Ilorin. She is an editorial board member of many scientific journals and has authored about 150 research articles and contributions to book series publications. Professor Oladiji has received many awards and recognitions for her achievements and associated organizations including fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, fellow of the Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, among others.
Johnson O. Oladele is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kings University, Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. [Hons]) in Biochemistry and Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education from Osun State University. He completed his postgraduate studies at University of Ibadan where he earned a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry & Molecular Toxicology, and PhD (Biochemistry) at University of Ilorin. He has also completed a program at Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Australia; and Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. Dr. Oladele belongs to a number of national and international professional associations. He has authored many research articles published in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in book series. He serves as a reviewer for a number of journals published by Elsevier and Springer, and as an editorial board member of two learned peer reviewed journals. Dr. Oladele has vast experience in both teaching and research. As a research fellow and seasoned facilitator, he has presented papers and oral presentations in a number of seminars, workshops, and conferences. He has also received awards and honours in recognition of his efforts, distinguished service, and contributions to his career and associated organizations.
Ebenezer I.O. Ajayi a is a Lecturer at the Biochemistry Department, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. He was a former Sub-Dean of Students' Affairs, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. He earned his B.Sc. (2004) from the University of Ado Ekiti, M.Sc. (2008) and Ph.D. (2015) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He has published 28 scientific papers, reviews, and book chapters, and has served as reviewer for reputable journals. He is a recipient of many grants and awards, the most recent being a three-year postdoctoral fellowship by the Argentinian Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation. His research interests are in the areas of diabetes complications and infectious diseases involving wound healing using biophysical and nanotechnology tools.