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Effect of settlement on nutrition and health status of pastoral Gabra women of reproductive age in Kalacha Location, Marsabit County, Kenya
(2012-12)The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of settlement on the nutrition and health status of pastoral women of reproductive age. A cross-sectional survey that included a 24 h dietary recall was ... -
Effect of fermentation on protein digestibility of soybean and sweet potato blends: aspergillus oryzae vs. Lactobacillus plantarum
(2009)The improvement of nutritional quality of foods through fermentation has been practiced for long.Fermentation imparts desirable characteristics to products and makes them more utilizable nutrient sources than the unfermented ... -
EFFECT OF DIETARY INTAKES ON PREGNANCY OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY AMONG HIV-INFECTED AND UNINFECTED WOMEN AT NYANZA PROVINCIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(2010-10)The effect of maternal dietary intakes on pregnancy outcomes was assessed in a descriptive, cross-sectional survey among women attending the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV program at Nyanza ... -
Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of older adults in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa: region, sex, and age differences
(2015)Background: Malnutrition, either as undernutrition or overnutrition, leads to detrimental alterations in body composition. The objective of this study was to investigate selected anthropometric measurements, and the ... -
NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ADULT MALE ON ART AT KERICHO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(2016-08)Background: Nutrition and HIV are strongly related and any immune impairment as a result of HIV leads to malnutrition while malnutrition leads to immune impairment and thus worsens the effect of HIV. Individuals living ... -
The nutritional status of pulmonary tuberculosis patients aged 25-44 years attending tuberculosis clinic at Lodwar County and Referral Hospital, Turkana County, Kenya
(2017-01)Kenya is ranked thirteenth of the twenty two high-burden tuberculosis countries in the world and fifth highest in Africa. The majority of the people affected by TB in Turkana Central District were aged 25 - 44 years, with ... -
Th17 Cells as Potential Probiotic Therapeutic Targets in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
(2015)Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are characterized by wasting and chronic intestinal inflammation triggered by various cytokine-mediated pathways. In recent years, it was shown that T helper 17 (Th17) cells are involved ... -
Nutritional quality and physicochemical properties of Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) protein isolates
(2010)The potential for mucuna bean protein isolate (MBPI) application as functional ingredient in foods is unknown. In this study nutritional quality and physicochemical properties of MBPI were investigated. Bean samples were ... -
Nutritional Evaluation of Some Kenyan Pumpkins (Cucurbita spp.)
(2014)The nutritional potential of thirteen varieties of Cucurbita fruits collected from selected regions of Kenya were evaluated for their proximate values, mineral and β-carotene content. The results indicated that the moisture ... -
Nutritional evaluation of Kenya alpine dairy goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) milk: Effect of geographical location vs. feeding practices
(2016-07)This study used a randomized complete block design to assess milk nutritional and chemical composition, with each region treated as a block. Ten pedigree dairy goats were identified in each region, where randomization was ... -
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF THE PUMPKIN (Cucurbita spp.) SEED CULTIVATED FROM SELECTED REGIONS IN KENYA
(2013)Cucurbita is one of the underutilized crops and its existence in Kenya is presently threatened due to neglect. The pumpkin is a rich source of nutrients and has medicinal properties. However, owing to the perception that ... -
LIPIDEMIA STATUS AMONG HIV POSITIVE ADULT MALE ON HAART ATTENDING THE HIV CLINIC AT KERICHO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KERICHO
(2015-12)Background: It is unfortunate that while Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) has become the standard of care among HIV positive patients, the medications have been associated with metabolic abnormalities ... -
LC-MS/MS als Methode zur Detektion und Quantifizierung der Inhaltsstoffe in Kaffee
(2017-01)Coffee is the most popular soft drink in the world. Two botanical species of coffee are important for the world market and differ not only in their area of cultivation but also their components. Coffee contains more than ... -
Flavor Stability of High-Oleic Peanuts Stored at Low Humidity
(2001-08)Shelf-life studies were conducted on roasted high-oleic peanuts (HOP; F1250, BC93Q10) and a reference peanut with normal oleic acid content (NOP, Florunner). HOP contained at least 80% oleic acid and 3% linoleic acid, ... -
Factors Affecting Kenya Alpine Dairy Goat Milk Production in Nyeri Region
(2014-11-06)In Kenya use of exotic dairy goats in breeding programmes for smallholder production systems has become popular, but information on the milk production is scarce. A study was carried out to assess the milk yield of dairy ... -
EFFECTS OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE PROTEIN QUALITY OF MUCUNA BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.)
(2010-04)Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) is grown in many parts of Kenya as a green manure/cover crop. The bean contains a high content of crude protein. However, it remains a minor food crop due to the presence of anti-nutritional ... -
Effects of Coffee Processing Technologies on Aroma Profiles and Sensory Quality of Ruiru 11 and SL 28 Kenyan Coffee Varieties
(2015-04)The study aimed at comparing the effects of three coffee processing methods on aroma profiles and sensory quality of Ruiru 11 and SL 28 coffee varieties. The processing methods varied onstages of processing and method of ... -
Dietary practices of pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending clinic at lodwar county and referral hospital, Turkana County, Kenya
(2017-01)Dietary practices and tuberculosis exacerbate each other such that when dietary intake is poor, the prognosis of TB is poor. TB, on the other hand, depresses the dietary intake by lowering the appetite and thereby influencing ... -
DETERMINATION OF FATTY ACID AND TOCOPHEROL CONTENTS OF THE OILS OF VARIOUS PUMPKIN CULTIVARS (CUCURBITA SPP.) SEEDS
(2014)The pumpkin is a rich source of nutrients and has medicinal properties. However, owing to the perception that it is a traditional food and majority of the Kenyan populace being unaware of its high nutritional value it still ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING CITIZEN READINESS FOR E-GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS IN KENYA
(2017-04)Electronic government (e-government) provides a common infrastructure and direction across the public sector. It enhances collaboration within and among public sector organizations between Government and the business ...
