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Mycotoxin Contamination of Risks Due to Handling Practices of indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya
(European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 2019)"Aim: Mycotoxins are prevalent in animal feeds and agricultural products. These toxins are produced by fungi and once incorporated in the substrate, are not easy to eradicate. They are associated with morbidity and mortality ... -
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 ... -
Nutritional composition of species in the vernonia hymenolepis complex in Kenya
(International Journal of Scietific and research publications, 2019)Vernonia hymenolepis species is a weed that is found in various parts of Africa and has traditionally been used as a vegetable because of its nutritional and medicinal value. The species complex in the genus Vernonia ... -
Parents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Prevention of Dental Caries among Five Year Old Children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Dental caries affect 60-90% of school-going children globally, and the prevalence is rising steadily in developing countries. Its impacts reduce the quality of life in children; compromise their nutrient intake, enjoyment ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence ofUnder-Nutrition andFood Security amongtheElderly inUasin Gishu County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2019)Nutritional status of the elderly is an important determinant of their health and quality of life. Under-nutrition among elderly people is becoming significantly high regardless of the progress ... -
Rising Cancer Incidence and Role of the Evolving Diet in Kenya
(Nutrition and Cancer, 2019)Kenya has experienced an increase in the incidence of various types of cancers in the last few decades. This article highlights dietary factors as major contributors to this rising trend of cancer incidence in Kenya at the ... -
Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of Snack Value-Added Rice Products in Eldoret Town, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2020-07)Farmers in developing countries are greatly affected by post-harvest losses due to poor handling techniques, over maturation, poor storage conditions, infestation by pests and fungal infections. This explains the high rates ... -
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, ...