Nutritional evaluation of certain dietary formulations containing skimmed milk prepared for pregnant and lactating women

ABSTRACT

In the present study, three products mixture were formulated [cake, biscuits, and macaroni] for pregnant and lactating women. Formula mixtures rich in sources of proteins, minerals, vitamins, and energy were constituted from lentil, chickpea, broad bean legumes, skimmed milk powder, and wheat flour. Determinations for protein efficiency ratio [PER] and biological value [BV] of each of the tested products proved that the protein contents, vitamins and minerals covered one third of recommended daily allowance [RDA], for pregnant and lactating women. The supplemented diets were of reasonable price and displayed high level of acceptability during sensory evaluation