Browsing PHD-Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics by Title
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Bioequivalence of Micronutrient Powders to Conventional Fortification on Zinc Status of Children Aged 6-36 Months in Thika Informal Settlements, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Corn Soy Blend (CSB) is the backbone of supplementation feeding for malnourished children. CSB however, has poor micronutrient bioavailability and may result into poor outcomes during nutrition recovery of the children. ... -
Chromium supplementation in management of type 2 diabetes among patients attending Thika level 5 hospital, Kenya: a randomized placebo controlled study
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Diabetes Mellitus is a condition with common elements of hyperglycaemia and glucose intolerance. It is the fourth leading cause of death in high-income countries and evidently epidemic in newly industrialized countries as ... -
Development and utilization of amaranth sorghum Grains product to enhance the Nutritional status of moderately malnourished Children in Thika District
(Kenyatta University, 2014)Poor complementary foods are a major cause of undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Thin porridge prepared predominantly from cereals and starchy tubers is a common complementary food. Such porridge is low in energy and ... -
Development and Validation of a Competency-Based Education Model for Strengthening Undergraduate Training in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Human Nutrition/Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HN/HND) training in Uganda follows the traditional credit system of education, a system criticized for inadequately equipping graduates with the requisite competencies for ... -
Effect of iodine exposure on blood pressure among female children and women in Kathonzweni, Makueni, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)High or raised blood pressure (HBP) is a global public health issue and a major cardiovascular risk factor. While the Kenya StepWise survey of 2015 confirmed that more than half (56%) of Kenyans have never been screened ... -
Effect of Moringa-Finger Millet Porridge Consumption on Protein and Vitamin A Status of Cerebral Palsy Children in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(2022)Malnutrition, secondary to feeding dysfunctions is common in children suffering from Cerebral Palsy (CP) and is associated with inadequate protein intake which is consequently linked with vitamin A deficiency. A diet that ... -
Effect of Nutrition and Physical Activity Education Intervention on Weight Management among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Health-related behaviors and attitudes, such as unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity have been identified as key causative factors of overweight and obesity. Studies to evaluate school-focused interventions on ... -
Effect of Nutrition Education on Complementary Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Infants: A Cluster Randomized-Trial in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Malnutrition during infancy has been linked to lack or poor knowledge of appropriate feeding practices among caregivers. This study investigated the effect of nutrition education on adequate complementary feeding practices ... -
Effect of Umbilical Cord Clamping Time on Nutrition Status of Infants: A Randomized-Controlled Trial in Longisa Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-10)Although most studies document the benefit of delaying umbilical cord clamping in relation to improved haemoglobin levels, few of those studies have been done in low resource settings. Standard routine practice in most ... -
Effectiveness of couple counselling versus maternal counselling in promoting exclusive breast feeding: a randomised controlled trial in Nyando District, Kenya
(2014)The World Health Organisation and United Nations’ Children’s Fund recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months. The prevalence of EBF among children below 6 months is 32% and 35% in Kenya and Nyanza province ... -
Effectiveness of mother-to-mother support groups in promoting of exclusive breastfeeding in Igembe South- Sub County, Meru County , Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(2015-05)survival, growth and development because it reduces infant morbidity, mortality and ensures better nutrition outcomes. The major challenge has been the low rates of EBF globally (36%) despite the gradual increase in EBF ... -
Efficacy Of Dried Amaranth Leaves (Amaranthus Cruentus) Consumption On Vitamin A, Iron and Zinc Of Children In Kajiando County, Kenya
(2013-07-19)Vitamin A, iron and zinc are currently among the major micronutrients of public health concern in the world. Children under five years are more vulnerable to the deficiencies. Globally, vitamin A deficiency affects about ... -
Efficacy of Psycho-Educational Nutrition Initiative on Energy and Micronutrient Intake, Physical Activity and Pregnancy Outcomes in Migori County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)A large number of pregnant women in many parts of the world enter pregnancy at sub-optimal weight and height. A third of Kenyan population suffer from food insecurity that is further complicated by factors such as adverse ... -
Efficacy of Sorghum Peanut Blend in The Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 6 - 59 Months in Karamoja Sub-Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is estimated to affect 11% of children worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 239 million people are malnourished with 48 million of these being children. Karamoja region has the highest cases ... -
Enhancement farming practices for improved household food and nutritonal security in Kamae, a peri-urban area-Nairobi
(2011-07-27)Urban food insecurity has risen to alarming levels. Urban agriculture is proposed as an effective strategy to reduce urban poverty and enhance urban food security. Kenyan urban poverty is high. This has pushed the urban ... -
Factors influencing acceptance of institutional meals by students at public and private universities in Uganda
(2012-01-04)The study identified factors that influence acceptance of institutional meals by students at public and private universities in Uganda. Constant agitation of students institutional meals suggested a problem in the ... -
Food security, nutritional quality and safety of fruits and their products in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-07-27)In Kenya, 56% of the population lives in low income and are below poverty line. This is compounded with 60% of population who are afflicted by deficiencies of protein. energy and micronutrients. Vitamin A deficiency is ... -
Impact of Maternal Dietary Intake on Breast Milk Composition and Infant Nutrition Status Among Lactating Women in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years after the introduction of complementary feeds, is considered as the standard norm for infant feeding. Although the benefits ... -
Impact of peanut supplementation on cardiovascular disease markers in HIV-infected adults with dyslipidemia attending Nyeri level- 5 -hospital, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-04)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is currently second, after cancer, as the most frequent cause of death among HIV-positive subjects in areas of the world where Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) is widely available. ...
