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Nigeria Chhayleng Touch Briana Mathews Kelly Ortega

Nigeria Chhayleng Touch Briana Mathews Kelly Ortega. Africa. West Africa. Nigeria. History Of Nigeria. L ocated in the western part of the African continent E stimated area of 923,768 km Is a republic that consists of 36 states Most populous country in Africa. History Of Nigeria.

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Nigeria Chhayleng Touch Briana Mathews Kelly Ortega

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  1. Nigeria Chhayleng Touch Briana Mathews Kelly Ortega

  2. Africa

  3. West Africa

  4. Nigeria

  5. History Of Nigeria • Located in the western part of the African continent • Estimated area of 923,768 km • Is a republic that consists of 36 states • Most populous country in Africa

  6. History Of Nigeria • It is culturally diverse nation • British influence • There are two major religions in Nigeria: Christianity and Islam • English is the official language of Nigeria

  7. Demographics • Population 170,123,740 (2012) • Age Structure: 14 years: 45% (female 22,643,026; male 22,850,322) 15-64 years: 52% (female 25,842,286; male 26,978,906) 65 years and above: 3% (female 1,438,392; male 1,479,319) • Median age: total: 19.2 years male: 19.2 years female: 19.3 years (2011 est.)

  8. Demographics • Growth Rate: 3.16% Birth Rate: 43.26 births per 1,000 populations male: 79.44 deaths/1,000 live births female: 68.97 deaths/1,000 live births (2012 est.) Death Rate: 12.01 deaths per 1,000 populations Net Migration Rate: 0.35 migrant per1, 000 populations • Infant Mortality Rate: total: 74.36 deaths/1,000 live births country comparison to the world: 16

  9. Health Epidemic • HIV/AIDS • Yellow Fever • Cholera • Measles • Meningitis

  10. Health Remedies • Modern Medicine Not many doctors stay to practice in Nigeria 0.395 Physicians/1000 people • Herbal Medicine (preferred) Effective and little or no side effects

  11. Herbal Remedies • Basil Leaf • Thyme • Onion • Garlic • Nutmeg • Curry • Chili pepper • Ginger

  12. Southeastern remedies • Neem Plant* • Paw-paw (papaya)* • Lime • Lemon • Palm oil • Bitter kola* • Cassava* • Pumpkin leaf • Bitter leaf*

  13. Cassava Bitter Leaves Neem Plant Bitter Cola Paw Paw

  14. Forbidden Foods • Eggs • Snails • Gizzards of Chicken • New Yam • Dogs • Pork • Castor oil • Sugar

  15. Nutritional Status • North and rural areas greater prevalence of nutritional problems • Poor prevalence of breastfeeding • Inadequate calories per person • Crop failure • Lack of: • Iron • vitamin A • iodine-containing foods(now 97% of households using iodized salt).

  16. Nutritional Status • Ranks high in: • Infant mortality • Iron-deficiency, which results in anemia • Stunting and wasting • Lack of safe water in some areas and poor immunity due to nutritional inadequacy, results in risk for infectious diseases.

  17. Food History within the Culture Food plays a vital role in the culture • distinguishing one tribe from another • Ceremonies • Food is traditionally eaten with fingers Nigerians, although diverse in their cuisine based on geographic region and local culture

  18. FOOD LINGO Iresi & ewa Jollaf Moin-moin Akara Fufu & Egusi Soup Dodo & Ikpekere

  19. Cooking methods: • Simple & homemade • Open fires and handmade pots &pans • Secretive • Flavor: Spices, herbs& condiments.

  20. Typical Ingredients for a Nigerian Dish • Staple Crops ( rice, yam and cassava) • Bread • Boiled beans • Tomato Stew • Vegetable soups • Side Dish: Beef, chicken, turkey or fresh fish.

  21. Typical Nigerian Breakfast White bread, Dodo Boiled yam Fried Egg Tomato Stew

  22. Lunch Chicken Stew with white rice Fish Stew with white rice Efo Soup Egusi Soup and Pounded yam

  23. Dinner Egusi & pounded yam. Fish stew and Dodo Moin-moin in Banana Leaves. Boiled beans.

  24. Beverages • Tea/ coffee • Palm Wine • Barukutu • Zobo

  25. Cultural Significance • Dishes vary by ethnic groups. • Ibo people celebrate the New Yam Festival. • The Yoruba people place importance in naming ceremonies.

  26. BissapBaobob: 3388 19th Street. San Francisco, CA 94110 A PIECE OF NIGERIA IN THE BAY AREA. Olufe: 2022 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

  27. Jollaf rice and Dodo. Enjoy! To taste today…

  28. References Briana Mathews: Edelstein, Sari. (2011). Food, Cuisine, and Cultural Competency. p. 385-390 Nigeria Demographics Profile 2012. ( 2012) Retrieved April 1, 2012, from http://www.indexmundi.com/nigeria/demographics_profile.html Kelly Ortega: Your free guide to cooking nigerian food. Retrieved from http://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/ Community portal of nigeria. Retrieved from http://www.onlinenigeria.com/recipes/index.asp International recipes and cooking around the world. Retrieved from http://www.whats4eats.com/africa/nigeria-cuisine

  29. References ChhaylengTouch: AljazzeraEnglish. (2010). Retrieved April 4th, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceFQLvNFl1A Apgaylard. (2010). A Canna’ Change the Laws of Physics. Retrieved on April 4th, 2012, from http://apgaylard.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/keen-on-neem/ Central Intelligence Agency. (2011). World Factbook. Retrieved on April 4th, 2012, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html Danish. (2011). Retrieved on April 7th, 2012, from http://dailyfitnessmagz.com/2011/11/papaya-health-benefit/ Edelstein, Sari. (2011). Food, Cuisine, and Cultural Competency. p. 385-390 Nigeria Demographics Profile 2012. ( 2012) Retrieved April 1, 2012, from http://www.indexmundi.com/nigeria/demographics_profile.html PBS News. What’s Causing Water Shortages in Ghana and Nigeria. (2012). Retrieved April 8th, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN8iEEWeTGM Prather, Robert. (2010). Bitter Sweet awakening. Retrieved on April 7, 2012, from http://www.americanboynigeriangirl.com/AuthorsBlog/tabid/71/EntryId/7/Bitte r-sweet-awakening.aspx Johnson, Hans. (2011). Public Policy Institute of California: California’s Population. Retrieved April 4th, from http://www.ppic.org/main/publication_show.asp?i=259 Latham, Paul (n.d.). Retrieved April 7th, 2012, from http://www.arkive.org/bitter- kola/garcinia-kola/image-G33530.html The Foodist. (2011). Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca (Manihotesculenta). Retreived on April 7th, 2012, from http://www.the-foodist.com/category/vegetables/page/2/ World atlas: Nigeria Map. (n.d.).Retrieved April 7, 2012, from http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/ng.htm. World Health Organization: Urban Outbreaks. (n.d.). Retrieved April 4th, 2012, from http://www.who.int/csr/disease/yellowfev/urbanoutbreaks/en/index.html World Socialist Website: Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Nigeria (2001). Retrieved April 4th, 2012, from http://www.wsws.org/articles/2001/dec2001/nige-d11.shtml

  30. Credits History/Food History/Demographics/Food History -Briana Mathews Health Epidemics/Remedies/Forbidden Foods/Editing & Sound Production -Chhayleng Touch Food Culture/Cuisine/Recipe/Cooking Demo -Kelly Ortega Music: “Africans” – Nneka “Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call Obey” – Nigerian Police Band “Be Healthy” – Dead Prez “Africa Talks to You” – Sly & the Family Stone

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