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View article: Gap Analysis: Nutrition Knowledge Assessment and Practical Application Evaluations among College Nutrition Students at a Middle-Level Institution, Kenya
Gap Analysis: Nutrition Knowledge Assessment and Practical Application Evaluations among College Nutrition Students at a Middle-Level Institution, Kenya Open
Introduction: Globally, there has been an upsurge of obesity and overweight among college students. In 2022, two and a half billion adults aged 18 years and above (43%) were overweight, among which, 890 million people were obese (16%). Fur…
View article: Investigating the Interplay Between Physical- and Social-Environmental Factors, Eating Habits and Nutrition Status among Nutrition Students at a Kenyan Middle-Level Institution - A Cross-Sectional Study
Investigating the Interplay Between Physical- and Social-Environmental Factors, Eating Habits and Nutrition Status among Nutrition Students at a Kenyan Middle-Level Institution - A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Globally, there has been a recent rise in obesity and overweight among college students. In 2022, 43% of adults aged 18 years and above were reported to be overweight. Many physical- environmental and social- environmental fa…
View article: Demographic and socio-economic factors associated with stunting among children aged 0-23 months attending Sub-County Hospitals, Meru County, Kenya
Demographic and socio-economic factors associated with stunting among children aged 0-23 months attending Sub-County Hospitals, Meru County, Kenya Open
Background: Kenya has achieved a significant reduction in the levels of stunting over the years. However, stunting prevalence remains high in Meru County (25%) compared to the national level (18%). This study has explored the demographic a…
View article: Effect of blanching time–temperature on potassium and vitamin retention/loss in kale and spinach
Effect of blanching time–temperature on potassium and vitamin retention/loss in kale and spinach Open
Hyperkalemia is common among patients with end stage kidney disease. Management involves diet modification. Hot water blanching is recommended to leach potassium in vegetables which results in losses of water‐soluble and heat labile vitami…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study
Supplementary Material for: Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Tea consumption with meals affects iron absorption increasing the risk of iron deficiency. Our study investigated the association between tea consumption patterns and serum ferritin levels among women of childbearing age (WCA…
View article: Consumption Pattern of Tea Is Associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
Consumption Pattern of Tea Is Associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Tea consumption with meals affects iron absorption, increasing the risk of iron deficiency. Our study investigated the association between tea consumption patterns and serum ferritin levels among women of childbearing age (WC…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study
Supplementary Material for: Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Tea consumption with meals affects iron absorption increasing the risk of iron deficiency. Our study investigated the association between tea consumption patterns and serum ferritin levels among women of childbearing age (WCA…
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: Training, knowledge and skills of community health volunteers on complementary feeding of children aged 6-23 months in Machakos, Kenya
Training, knowledge and skills of community health volunteers on complementary feeding of children aged 6-23 months in Machakos, Kenya Open
Background: Community health volunteers (CHVs) could help reduce malnutrition related mortality through advocacy of recommended complementary feeding (CF) practices. Low levels of education, inadequate training, and limited information on …
View article: Formulation, Processing and Characterization of Fermented Probiotic Mango Juice Using Selected Starter Cultures
Formulation, Processing and Characterization of Fermented Probiotic Mango Juice Using Selected Starter Cultures Open
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 are considered as potential channels for delivering probiotics as …
View article: Serum ferritin levels are associated with frequent consumption of iron- and ascorbate-rich foods among women of childbearing age in Nandi County, Kenya
Serum ferritin levels are associated with frequent consumption of iron- and ascorbate-rich foods among women of childbearing age in Nandi County, Kenya Open
Information on consumption patterns of iron- and ascorbate-rich foods and their influence on iron status among women of childbearing age (WCA) is scarce in Kenya despite iron deficiency being rampant. The present study investigated consump…