RP-Department of Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics
Browse by
Recent Submissions
-
Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables Improves Children’s Body Fat Free Mass in Machakos County, Kenya
(David Publishing, 2019)School gardens growing African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AILVs) (Amaranthus cruentus and Vigna unguiculata) were established in Kangundo and Kilalani primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya and children aged 6-10 ... -
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns among Kenyan and Japanese Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Country Comparison
(MDPI, 2020)first_pagesettings Open AccessArticle Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns among Kenyan and Japanese Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Country Comparison by Tetsuhiro Kidokoro 1,2,*OrcID,Noriyuki Fuku 3,Toshio ... -
Effects of Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on Fasting Lipid Profile on HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: Randomized Crossover Study
(Journal of Nutrition, Fasting and Health (JNFH), 2021)Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a key modifiable cardiovascular risk factor that is a major clinical feature of Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV) infected patients in the present era of Highly active anti-retroviral therapy ... -
Pre-Conception Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes among Female Undergraduate Students at Kenyatta University, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Introduction: Pre-conception nutrition is a key determinant of the pregnancy outcome and the health of a newborn. Nutrition knowledge and attitude are known to influence dietary practices. However, in Kenya, pre-conception ... -
Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in Relation to Weight Status among University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Introduction: University years is a time when young people live on their own or reside far from home leading to decreased physical activity participation and poor dietary patterns leading to development of overweight and ... -
Traditional Medicine and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: (Patients’ and Herbalists’ Perspectives)
(Hindawi Publisher, 2019)may influence diabetics’ health-seeking behavior, and they may use traditional medicines, which include normal foods and herbs, for primary health care.The aim of this study was to determine patients’ and herbalists’ ... -
Food Security and Nutrition among Adults Living with Disability in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Nutrition and Food Technology: Open Access, 2019)People living with disability (PLD) are among the most vulnerable groups to health and nutrition problems mainly due to limited access to essential services. Minimal information exists on food security and nutrition ... -
Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status among Children Aged 6-23 Months after Discharge from Supplementary Feeding Program in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Food Science and Nutrition Research, 2019)The children successfully treated for acute malnutrition continue to be at risk of illnesses, relapse and sometimes death in the subsequent year after treatment. This vulnerable population could adopt appropriate feeding ... -
Effectiveness of Nutrition Education in Improving Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes towards Complementary Feeding Practices: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence, 2019)Significant low knowledge and poor attitudes on complementary feeding undermine the practices. This study was a cluster randomized controlled trial in which 284 study participants were assigned into two groups. One ... -
Dietary Practices and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Day Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Food Science & Nutrition Research, 2019)Regular meal consumption, consistent physical activity habits and a diet characterized by a favourable nutrient profile all contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Regrettably, the eating behaviours of adolescents are ... -
Dietary Practices Among Adults Living with HIV and AIDS Attending Clinics at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2019)A combination of malnutrition, Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) leads to a vicious cycle of immune malfunction, malnutrition and infectious diseases. Despite more funds ... -
Dietary Diversity, Iron Intake and Anemia among Pregnant Women in Embu County, Kenya
(Nutr Food Technol Open Access, 2019)described as an important food based strategy to meet iron need and involves the consumption of different types of foods from different food groups. Most pregnant women may have inadequate iron intake when their diet ... -
Determinants of Infant Feeding Practices among Mothers Living with HIV Attending Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Clinic at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital, Kenya: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Nutrition Journal, 2019)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome is global pandemic with around 150,000 children infected with HIV in 2015. In Kenya, it is estimated that 11,000 children who are ... -
Awareness of Food Hygiene Practices and Practices among Street Food Vendors in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Background: Street vended foods are booming businesses in developed and developing countries as most people opt for street foods. This is mainly due to cost and convenience. Food handling practices have been associated ... -
Assessment of Physical Activity Level and its Effects on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Hypertension is a global public health concern since it contributes to onset of heart related diseases. Control of blood pressure among hypertensive patients is important to reduce cardiovascular disease events. Lifestyle ...
-
Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables Improves Children’s Body Fat Free Mass in Machakos County, Kenya
(David Publishing, 2019)School gardens growing African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AILVs) (Amaranthus cruentus and Vigna unguiculata) were established in Kangundo and Kilalani primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya and children aged 6-10 ... -
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns among Kenyan and Japanese Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Country Comparison
(MDPI, 2020)first_pagesettings Open AccessArticle Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Patterns among Kenyan and Japanese Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Country Comparison by Tetsuhiro Kidokoro 1,2,*OrcID,Noriyuki Fuku 3,Toshio ... -
Effects of Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on Fasting Lipid Profile on HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: Randomized Crossover Study
(Journal of Nutrition, Fasting and Health (JNFH), 2021)Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a key modifiable cardiovascular risk factor that is a major clinical feature of Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV) infected patients in the present era of Highly active anti-retroviral therapy ... -
Pre-Conception Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes among Female Undergraduate Students at Kenyatta University, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Introduction: Pre-conception nutrition is a key determinant of the pregnancy outcome and the health of a newborn. Nutrition knowledge and attitude are known to influence dietary practices. However, in Kenya, pre-conception ... -
Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in Relation to Weight Status among University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Introduction: University years is a time when young people live on their own or reside far from home leading to decreased physical activity participation and poor dietary patterns leading to development of overweight and ... -
Traditional Medicine and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: (Patients’ and Herbalists’ Perspectives)
(Hindawi Publisher, 2019)may influence diabetics’ health-seeking behavior, and they may use traditional medicines, which include normal foods and herbs, for primary health care.The aim of this study was to determine patients’ and herbalists’ ... -
Food Security and Nutrition among Adults Living with Disability in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Nutrition and Food Technology: Open Access, 2019)People living with disability (PLD) are among the most vulnerable groups to health and nutrition problems mainly due to limited access to essential services. Minimal information exists on food security and nutrition ... -
Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status among Children Aged 6-23 Months after Discharge from Supplementary Feeding Program in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Food Science and Nutrition Research, 2019)The children successfully treated for acute malnutrition continue to be at risk of illnesses, relapse and sometimes death in the subsequent year after treatment. This vulnerable population could adopt appropriate feeding ... -
Effectiveness of Nutrition Education in Improving Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes towards Complementary Feeding Practices: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Korean Journal of Food & Health Convergence, 2019)Significant low knowledge and poor attitudes on complementary feeding undermine the practices. This study was a cluster randomized controlled trial in which 284 study participants were assigned into two groups. One ... -
Dietary Practices and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Day Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Food Science & Nutrition Research, 2019)Regular meal consumption, consistent physical activity habits and a diet characterized by a favourable nutrient profile all contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Regrettably, the eating behaviours of adolescents are ... -
Dietary Practices Among Adults Living with HIV and AIDS Attending Clinics at Narok County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 2019)A combination of malnutrition, Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) leads to a vicious cycle of immune malfunction, malnutrition and infectious diseases. Despite more funds ... -
Dietary Diversity, Iron Intake and Anemia among Pregnant Women in Embu County, Kenya
(Nutr Food Technol Open Access, 2019)described as an important food based strategy to meet iron need and involves the consumption of different types of foods from different food groups. Most pregnant women may have inadequate iron intake when their diet ... -
Determinants of Infant Feeding Practices among Mothers Living with HIV Attending Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Clinic at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital, Kenya: a Cross-Sectional Study
(Nutrition Journal, 2019)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome is global pandemic with around 150,000 children infected with HIV in 2015. In Kenya, it is estimated that 11,000 children who are ... -
Awareness of Food Hygiene Practices and Practices among Street Food Vendors in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Background: Street vended foods are booming businesses in developed and developing countries as most people opt for street foods. This is mainly due to cost and convenience. Food handling practices have been associated ... -
Assessment of Physical Activity Level and its Effects on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Attending Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2019)Hypertension is a global public health concern since it contributes to onset of heart related diseases. Control of blood pressure among hypertensive patients is important to reduce cardiovascular disease events. Lifestyle ... -
Sodium Content and Labelling Completeness of Packaged Foods and Beverages in Kenya
(MDPI, 2021)Increased consumption of unhealthy processed foods, particularly those high in sodium, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Nutrition information on packaged foods can help guide consumers toward products ... -
Influence of Food Taboos and Beliefs on Anaemia among Pregnant Women In Isiolo County, Kenya
(Research Square, 2020)Background: Food taboos have a long history that could be used to explain the presence of certain dietary tradition in every culture. Pregnancy imposes the need for considerable extra calorie and nutrient requirements. ... -
Association between dietary behaviours and weight status of school children: results from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) -Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Background: Sub-Saharan African countries are undergoing rapid urbanization resulting in vast changes in dietary habits. Dietary practices involving excess energy intake have been associated with overweight/obesity. We ... -
Dietary Diversity Interventions and Its Impact on Iron Status of Preschool Children 36-59 Months in Emali, Kenya
(SciVision Publishers, 2020)Background: Dietary diversity is considered crucial in ensuring adequate micronutrient intake, especially among children since they have increased nutrient requirements. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency ... -
Strengthening Undergraduate Human Nutrition and Dietetics Training in Uganda: The Need to Adopt Competency-Based Education
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2019)Competency-based education (CBE) is advocated for, to improve the competence of professionals for health systems performance in the 21st century. Limited evidence of efforts in advancing CBE in the training of ...
RSS 1.0