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FOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERNS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN BANANA PRODUCING AREAS IN KISII COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2015)
Under-nutrition is a major public health problem in most developing countries where
due to poverty, majority of the population depend on a single starchy staple for all
their nutrient needs. Kisii County, the highest ...
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(Journal of Food Research, 2020)
A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their
staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ...
Nutritional Characteristics of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Composite Flours Obtained by Food Fortification
(European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2021)
High prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition among the vulnerable
population, especially children has prompted research on
fortification of common staple cereal foods such as rice.
However, rice has inferior nutritional ...
Food Security Status During The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Vulnerable Groups In Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021)
Health guidelines to manage the COVID-19 pandemic
could have led to unintended changes in states and processes that
affect food systems, food security, and nutrition. The study
conducted in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING PRACTICES AMONG HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)
Laundry and dry cleaning practices are a global process that contributes to the length
and life of apparel and textile products. Therefore, it is important that the right
cleaning method is selected for a given fabric ...
Substituting Natural Honey for Cane Sugar (Sucrose) Retards Microbial Growth Independent of Water Activity During Storage of Tomato Jam
(European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2022-11)
Today, there are several attempts to make nutritious food products low in glycemic carbohydrates as this can partly help in solving the ever-growing numbers of type 2 diabetes and obesity. We thus made two types of jam, ...
Entrepreneur-led food fortification: A complementary approach for nutritious diets in developing countries
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
Small and micro food enterprises are critical implementation partners for fortification strategies that address the widespread micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries. This paper describes the concept and practice ...
Physical Activity levels associated with Overweight and Obesity amongst female traders in Municipal Markets in Eldoret, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2022-10)
Background: Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is currently a global epidemic. Increase in non- communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight ...
FOOD PRICE EFFECTS ON DIETARY INTAKE OF PRE-PRIMARY CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ELDORET, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)
Unpredictable fluctuations in food prices have a direct impact on household’s real income. High and volatile prices of food raise malnutrition through both substitution of food commodities and income effects on consumption. ...
ASSESSMENT OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT AMONG WOMEN TRADERS AGED 20-50 YEARS IN ELDORET MUNICIPAL MARKETS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is a global epidemic. Increase in non-communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight and obesity. The main ...