| contribution of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) in a mixed diet to the nutrient intake of rural children in ibadan. | 1. sixty-four subjects from the rural areas of ibadan participated in a study to determine the contribution of cowpea (vigna unguiculata) foods to the total intake of nutrients in a mixed diet. the subjects were randomly selected from those who, according to their mothers, reacted to cowpea foods (reactors) and those who did not (non-reactors). 2. the results showed that for all subjects, protein, energy and riboflavin needs were not met from the total diet consumed. however, the requirements fo ... | 1987 | 3620436 |