MST-Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics
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Agricultural Commercialization of Staple Foods, Household Food Security and Nutrition Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, the number of undernourished people rose to above820 million in 2018. Kenya ranked 125th out of 157 countries in progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in 2017. Among the thirteen counties in ... -
Competency of Community Health Volunteers on Complementary Feeding Strategies of Children 6-23 Months in Masinga, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Sub-optimal complementary feeding practices are a major cause of malnutrition among children aged 6-23 months in developing world. In Kenya, only 39% of children are fed according to the recommended optimal infant and young ... -
Household Food Security and Nutrition Status of Children 6-59 Months among Smallholder Tea Farmers in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Appropriate, Infant and young child feeding practices at this stage is thus very critical for the growth, development, and survival of ... -
Maternal Perception on use of Edible insects for Complementary Feeding and Nutrition Status of Children in Kakamega and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Edible insects are a good source of lipids (α- linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids), carbohydrates, vitamins, high quality protein and minerals. Malnutrition occurs mostly in children 6-24 months old and is often ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status among Adolescent Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over nutrition among the adolescents have been largely increasing worldwide. The growing trends in obesity and overweight reliable and up to date data among adolescents would be useful and especially in Machakos Sub-County ... -
Determinants and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Working Mothers Attending Child Welfare Clinic at Kiambu Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) stands at 41% globally, 43% in Africa and 61% in Kenya. About 61% of Kenyan women are either employed or involved in the operation of a business. The Kenya Integrated Household ... -
Formulation of Probiotic Mango Juice and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics, Nutritive Quality, Culture Viability and Storage Stability
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Probiotics are live microorganisms added to food products to confer health benefits such as gut health, cancer protection and improved immunity when consumed. Fruits juices, particularly mango (Mangifera indica l.) fruit ... -
Dietary Practices, Anaemia and Nutritional Status among Day-Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A dolescence is a critical phase of growth and development a nd anaemia during this stage can cause irreversible negative outcomes on learning, work capacity and parenthood. P oor diet remains a major risk factor for ... -
Household Food Security, Morbidity and Nutrition Status of Adult Females with Tungiasis in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tungiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the female sand flea scientifically known as the T. penetrans. Commonly known as the jigger infection, the manifestation begins with a hypertrophy when the parasites burrow into ... -
Infant and Maternal Factors Affecting Nutrient Adequacy for Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants at Embu Referral Hospital, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Feeding premature infants is a challenge to mothers whose babies are admitted to the newborn units. The emphasis in the management of preterm infants majorly concentrates on medication and fluid requirements but not on ... -
Dietary Practices, Physical Activity and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease among Women of Reproductive Age in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Healthy dietary practices and physical activity reduces the risk to cardiovascular disease among women of reproductive age. Research has shown that traditional diets and increased physical activity is strongly associated ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ... -
Dietary Diversity, Nutrient Intake and Nutrition Status of Children 6-23 Months in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, 17 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition with an estimated mortality rate of 1 to 2 million in Sub-Saharan Africa. In sub-Saharan African Countries, diets of children aged under-five years are ...
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Agricultural Commercialization of Staple Foods, Household Food Security and Nutrition Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, the number of undernourished people rose to above820 million in 2018. Kenya ranked 125th out of 157 countries in progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in 2017. Among the thirteen counties in ... -
Competency of Community Health Volunteers on Complementary Feeding Strategies of Children 6-23 Months in Masinga, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Sub-optimal complementary feeding practices are a major cause of malnutrition among children aged 6-23 months in developing world. In Kenya, only 39% of children are fed according to the recommended optimal infant and young ... -
Household Food Security and Nutrition Status of Children 6-59 Months among Smallholder Tea Farmers in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Childhood malnutrition remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Appropriate, Infant and young child feeding practices at this stage is thus very critical for the growth, development, and survival of ... -
Maternal Perception on use of Edible insects for Complementary Feeding and Nutrition Status of Children in Kakamega and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Edible insects are a good source of lipids (α- linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids), carbohydrates, vitamins, high quality protein and minerals. Malnutrition occurs mostly in children 6-24 months old and is often ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status among Adolescent Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Over nutrition among the adolescents have been largely increasing worldwide. The growing trends in obesity and overweight reliable and up to date data among adolescents would be useful and especially in Machakos Sub-County ... -
Determinants and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Working Mothers Attending Child Welfare Clinic at Kiambu Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) stands at 41% globally, 43% in Africa and 61% in Kenya. About 61% of Kenyan women are either employed or involved in the operation of a business. The Kenya Integrated Household ... -
Formulation of Probiotic Mango Juice and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics, Nutritive Quality, Culture Viability and Storage Stability
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Probiotics are live microorganisms added to food products to confer health benefits such as gut health, cancer protection and improved immunity when consumed. Fruits juices, particularly mango (Mangifera indica l.) fruit ... -
Dietary Practices, Anaemia and Nutritional Status among Day-Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)A dolescence is a critical phase of growth and development a nd anaemia during this stage can cause irreversible negative outcomes on learning, work capacity and parenthood. P oor diet remains a major risk factor for ... -
Household Food Security, Morbidity and Nutrition Status of Adult Females with Tungiasis in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tungiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the female sand flea scientifically known as the T. penetrans. Commonly known as the jigger infection, the manifestation begins with a hypertrophy when the parasites burrow into ... -
Infant and Maternal Factors Affecting Nutrient Adequacy for Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants at Embu Referral Hospital, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Feeding premature infants is a challenge to mothers whose babies are admitted to the newborn units. The emphasis in the management of preterm infants majorly concentrates on medication and fluid requirements but not on ... -
Dietary Practices, Physical Activity and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease among Women of Reproductive Age in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Healthy dietary practices and physical activity reduces the risk to cardiovascular disease among women of reproductive age. Research has shown that traditional diets and increased physical activity is strongly associated ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ... -
Dietary Diversity, Nutrient Intake and Nutrition Status of Children 6-23 Months in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, 17 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition with an estimated mortality rate of 1 to 2 million in Sub-Saharan Africa. In sub-Saharan African Countries, diets of children aged under-five years are ... -
Association between Household Food Security and Infant Feeding Practices in Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various strategies to reduce child malnutrition and death, millions of children under five years of age die every year due to preventable causes. Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices play a ... -
Dietary Diversity and Nutrient Adequacy of Children Aged 6-23 Months among Pastoralist and Agro-Pastoralist Communities in Loima, Turkana County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Malnutrition is a public health concern in many arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) areas. Literature shows that Africa is the continent experiencing the highest number of food emergencies particularly in the ASALs. In Kenya, ... -
Predictors of Nutrition Status of Children Aged 6-23 Months Old in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, 2.3 million children died in 2015 due to malnutrition. In addition, 161 million children are stunted, 101 million are underweight, 52 million are wasted and 43 million are overweight worldwide. In sub Saharan ... -
Influence of Male Involvement on use of Modern Contraceptives among Sexual Partners in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-06)Kenya has made great strides towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in recent years, specifically SDG 3.7. that aims at ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services, including family ... -
Determinants of Infant Feeding Practices among Mothers Living With HIV Attending Kiambu Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Despite the evidence that safe infant feeding practices by mothers living with HIV are major determinants of effective PMTCT services, most researches show that infant feeding decisions made by mothers living with HIV ...
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