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View article: Effects of enriching sorghum-wheat bun diet with snail meat powder on blood glucose and glycemic responses in healthy rats
Effects of enriching sorghum-wheat bun diet with snail meat powder on blood glucose and glycemic responses in healthy rats Open
Protein diets play a critical role in regulating energy intake and metabolism, which influences the glycemic response of the body to carbohydrates by lowering insulin activity and reducing fat deposition in adipose tissue. This study aimed…
View article: Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Determinants Among Adolescent Mothers in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Determinants Among Adolescent Mothers in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya Open
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended as the optimal way to feed infants (WHO,2019). The study sought to assess the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants among adolescent mothers in Kibera infor…
View article: Bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in selected complementary foods fortified with micronutrient powders in Kenya
Bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in selected complementary foods fortified with micronutrient powders in Kenya Open
Fortification with micronutrient powders (MNPs) is recommended as a strategy for increasing the micronutrient content in complementary foods. However, plant-based diets commonly consumed in developing countries are rich in phytates and tan…
View article: Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6–36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial
Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6–36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea and poor dietary practices are the main causes of zinc deficiency. Corn-soy Ble…
View article: Effect of incorporation of snail meat powder on sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of sorghum‐wheat buns
Effect of incorporation of snail meat powder on sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of sorghum‐wheat buns Open
Formulation of foods from –low‐lysine cereals fortified with animal protein is a potentially sustainable approach to enhance protein quality in diet due to nutritional compensation while buns are valuable vehicles to deliver nutrients to h…
View article: Supplementary Feeding and Nutritional Status of Pre-school Children 4-5 Years Old from Busia County Kenya
Supplementary Feeding and Nutritional Status of Pre-school Children 4-5 Years Old from Busia County Kenya Open
Poor quality diet is the most immediate factor responsible for malnutrition and ill health among school going children in many developing countries, including Kenya. The aim of the study was to evaluate effect of soybean fortified porridge…
View article: Nutrients Content and Antioxidant Potential of Selected Traditional Vegetables Grown in Malawi
Nutrients Content and Antioxidant Potential of Selected Traditional Vegetables Grown in Malawi Open
Vegetables provide nutrients, especially minerals and vitamins, and non-nutrient phytochemicals with health benefits. Iron, zinc and vitamin A deficiencies are common in most developing countries yet traditional vegetables that can provide…
View article: Enhancing access to genetic resources for climate change adaptation: A nutritional analysis of selected best-performing varieties of beans, finger millet and sorghum in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Enhancing access to genetic resources for climate change adaptation: A nutritional analysis of selected best-performing varieties of beans, finger millet and sorghum in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Open
The report presents a summary of results from the nutritional analysis conducted on varieties of sorghum, finger millet and beans that were selected by farmers through various rounds of participatory varietal testing and selection on farm …
View article: Effect of chia seeds (<i>Salvia hispanica</i>) on postprandial glycaemia, body weight and hematological parameters in rats fed a high fat and fructose diet
Effect of chia seeds (<i>Salvia hispanica</i>) on postprandial glycaemia, body weight and hematological parameters in rats fed a high fat and fructose diet Open
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are currently consumed by varied populations as superfoods due to their protective, functional and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ground chia seeds/extracts on pos…
View article: Food Fortification: The Level of Awareness among Kenyan Consumers
Food Fortification: The Level of Awareness among Kenyan Consumers Open
More than half of the morbidity and mortality cases among children in Kenya are as a result of micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs). Food fortification is considered by the Government of Kenya as a feasible strategy for addressing MNDs. World…
View article: Effect of Boiling and Wet Frying on Nutritional and Antinutrients Content of Traditional Vegetables Commonly Consumed in Malawi
Effect of Boiling and Wet Frying on Nutritional and Antinutrients Content of Traditional Vegetables Commonly Consumed in Malawi Open
This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of boiling and wet frying on nutritional and antinutrients content of Amaranth hybridus, Moringa oleifera, Bidens pilosa (black jack), Corchorus olitorius (Jute mallow) and Ipomea batatas …
View article: From Benchside to Community Research: Development of Affordable and Accessible Probiotic Foods in East Africa
From Benchside to Community Research: Development of Affordable and Accessible Probiotic Foods in East Africa Open
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when ingested in adequate amounts, confer health benefits. In 2004, Western Heads East brought Fiti to East Africa and trained women how to produce Fiti probiotic yogurt. Fiti is composed of a probi…
View article: Development of a nutrient‐dense complementary food using amaranth‐sorghum grains
Development of a nutrient‐dense complementary food using amaranth‐sorghum grains Open
Thin porridge from cereals and starchy tubers is a common complementary food in Sub Saharan Africa. It may be high in antinutrients, low in energy, and nutrient density hence inadequate in providing infants' high energy and nutrients requi…