Browsing MST-Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics by Issue Date
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The relationship between intrahousehold food distribution and pre-school children's nutritional status; a case study between low and high income households in Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2000)Child malnutrition is a global concern affecting millions of children, especially those of pre-school age. 'I11e main factor contributing to this situation is preferential food distribution rather than household food ... -
The influence of feeding practices on the nutritional status of pre-school children: a case of Ndivisi location, Bungoma District, Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2000)The purpose of the study was to find out child feeding patterns that may have had an influence on the nutritional status of pre-school children. Cluster sampling method was used to select eight villages within Ndivisi ... -
Household food security and nutritional status of children in tea and non-tea producing households in Ndia division of Kirinyaga district.
(Kenyatta University, 2002)The household food security and nutritional status of children in the tea and non-tea producing households was investigated in this comparative study. This study focused on generating food consumption/purchase information ... -
Relationships between the farming practices of small scale Farmers and household food security: a case of Mumoni division, Mwingi district, Kenya.
(2002-07)This study sought to investigate the farming practices of small-scale farmers in Mumoni Division, Mwingi district; and, to determine how they relate to their households' food security. The specific objectives of the study ... -
An assessment of service quality as perceived by customers in five star restaurants in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2008-06)The tenet of this study is that despite hospitality staff claiming to offer quality services many customers' expectations are not met. Staff tend to focus on tangible elements of the products in their role as service ... -
Overweight and obesity prevalence and associated socio-economic factors, physical activity and dietary intake among women in Kibera division, Nairobi
(2011-05-09)Overweight and obesity is an escalating problem worldwide yet extensive data especially in Africa is still lacking. The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated ... -
Contribution of tourism ventures to the local people's livelihoods in the Maasai group ranches bordering Amboseli national park, Kenya
(2011-11-02)The tourism industry is widely regarded as a means of achieving development in destination areas. Indeed, the reason for tourism, the justification for its development and promotion is its potential contribution to development ... -
Dietary practices and nutrition status of HIV-infected patients on ARVs at AMREF clinic Kibera-Nairobi
(2011-11-03)HIV and AIDS is a major health challenge to many nations globally. The scourge has scaled down social and economic progress in many countries and more so in the sub-Saharan Africa where its impact has further been compounded ... -
Dietary intake, morbidity and nutrition status of HIV-infected women attending patients support centers in Suba District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)The HIV/AIDS epidemic has become a serious health and development problem in subSaharan Africa. This is particularly true in Western Kenya where it exacerbates poverty by decreasing agricultural production, food and nutrition ... -
Household food security and nutritional status of the underfive year olds in Navakholo Division Kakamega District
(2011-11-03)Malnutrition is a major cause of poor nutritional status in children between the ages of 6 - 59 months, because children at this stage are most vulnerable to inadequate dietary intake and illness. This results in long-term ... -
Nutritional status and eating disorders among female hair and beauty college students in Nairobi
(2011-11-03)Eating disorders among young females are on the increase. Body image concerns are more prevalent in females than males; hence eating disorders are also more prevalent in females than males. Many college females are struggling ... -
Assessment of complementary feeding practices and nutritional status among children in Athi-River, Machakos District, Kenya
(2011-11-03)Complementary feeding involves feeding infants and young children with semi-solid and solid foods in addition to breast milk to ensure adequate nutrition Mother's or principal caregiver's practices however determine the ... -
Nutritional status, blood pressure levels and the associated risks for hypertension among Kenyatta University employees, Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-03)Cardiovascular diseases cause 16.7 million deaths worldwide annually. WHO Data (2002) showed that hypertension was the major contributing factor to all deaths in the world. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally ... -
Dietary practices and nutritional status of pre- adolescent pupils attending primary schools in Thika District
(2011-11-03)Prevalence of malnutrition is common among school children. There is clear evidence that ill health and malnutrition adversely affect education. Simple health and nutrition intervention delivered through education system ... -
Utilization trends of dietary supplements by male rugby players in the 2006 season of Kenya cup league
(2011-11-03)Dietary or nutritional supplements are substances which act either nutritionally to reverse or prevent deficiency (multivitamins) or pharmacological to alter some process. This takes place through affecting the energy ... -
Iron dificiency anaemia and cognitive development of preschool children (4-5 years) in Goshi location, Malindi district, Kenya
(2011-11-28)Iron deficiency anaemia is associated with comparatively poor performance in tests of mental and motor development in infants and toddlers and of intelligence and cognitive function in preschool children (Stoltzfus 2001). ... -
An investigation of cost controls in food and beverage production and sales in selected categories of 2-5 star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-28)Costs of food and beverage should be in line with pre-determined goals. Any unfavourable variances should be investigated because they have adverse economic consequences. The purpose of the study therefore was to determine ... -
Influence of material gestational weight gain on infant birth weight among women attending antenatal care at Thika District Hospital in Centra Kenya
(2011-11-28)Influence of Maternal gestational Weight Gain on Infant Birth Weight Gestational weight gain in Thika District Hospitatl is mainly infuenced by maternal dietary intake, age, income, education level and supplement use. Low ... -
Nutrition status and feeding practices of infants born of HIV positive mothers in Kenya : a case of Homa- Bay PMTCT clinic
(2011-11-28)HIV/AIDS has become a major global catastrophe. There are 2.5 million children under 15 years of age who are living with HIV/AIDS. In Kenya, there are 90,000 children who are HIV positive. The probability of an HIV positive ... -
An investigation on glycemic index of local foods and use in management of diabetes mellitus : a study in Kisii and Homa- Bay district hospitals
(2011-11-28)Diabetes mellitus is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) occurs because insulin produced by beta cells of ...
