Department of Family and Consumer Services: Recent submissions
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Effect of soy fortification on the quality of Mkarango a traditional Kenyan fermented maize meal snack
(Food Science & Nutrition, 2020)This study aimed at improving the quality and nutrient density of a Kenyan fermented maize meal snack (mkarango) through soy fortification to alleviate protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in children. Nine variations of ... -
Characterization of The Nutritional Properties of Sorghum Composite Flours Using Different Food to Food Fortification Approaches
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-11)Intervention using blended composite flours can reduce malnutrition in sub Saharan Africa. Prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition among the vulnerable children has necessitated research on cost effective food ... -
Effect of availability, access and utilization of agricultural extension technologies on the food security situation of smallholder farmers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-05)Despite the importance of the agriculture sector to the economy, limited access to agricultural extension information has resulted in poor decisions on agricultural production and related activities thus, affecting achievement ... -
Consumers’ acceptability of extruded maize-sorghum composite flours fortified with grain amaranth, baobab and orange fleshed sweet potatoes
(African Journal of Food Science, 2020-10)Porridge is a popular cereal flour-based food product for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Compositing of cereal flours to improve their nutritional composition is done. However, the enrichment of such flours with naturally ... -
Consumer contextual socialization and decision making on consumption of African leafy vegetables among university youth populations
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2020-06)As the urban population continues to grow globally, there is need for dietary diversification especially in vegetable consumption as people integrate from various contexts. This is an important social- nutrition aspect ... -
Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of Snack Value-Added Rice Products in Eldoret Town, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2020-07)Farmers in developing countries are greatly affected by post-harvest losses due to poor handling techniques, over maturation, poor storage conditions, infestation by pests and fungal infections. This explains the high rates ... -
Hygiene Practices and Microbial Contamination of Streetvended Foods in Kenyatta University’s Environs
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-10)Street-vended foods are a major threat to public health because of their microbial contamination. This study investigated hygiene practices and microbial contamination of street foods in Kenyatta University’s environs. ... -
Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Dental Caries among Five-Year-Old Children in Urban and Rural Areas of Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-08)Dental caries is a major public health problem associated with diet and nutrition affecting 60-90% of children globally with the burden in both industrialized and less industrialized countries undergoing nutrition transition. ... -
EFFECT OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max) FORTIFIED PORRIDGES ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN 36-60 MONTHS OLD IN MATEKA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Protein energy deficiency is still common in developing countries, particularly among pre-school children and therefore there should be sustainable ways to alleviate this. Bungoma is one of the counties with high prevalence ... -
DIETARY HABITS, NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG 5-YEAR-OLD SCHOOL CHILDREN IN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Dental caries affects 60-90% of children globally with the burden in both industrialized and less industrialized countries undergoing nutrition transition. Nutritional deprivation due to difficulty in eating a variety of ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A FERMENTED SOY BEAN FORTIFIED MAIZE MEAL SNACK (MKARANGO) TO ALLEVIATE PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is a serious public health problem among school going children in Africa and other developing countries. Fortification of food fed to children with legumes is one of the most sustainable ... -
Parents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Prevention of Dental Caries among Five Year Old Children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Dental caries affect 60-90% of school-going children globally, and the prevalence is rising steadily in developing countries. Its impacts reduce the quality of life in children; compromise their nutrient intake, enjoyment ... -
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, EFFICACY, AND CONSUMER ACCEPTABILITY OF SOY FORTIFIED COMPLEMENTARY FOODS FROM WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Protein Energy Malnutrition accounts for half of the annual deaths of children aged below five years. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein rich and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY, PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES OF FOUR SOYBEAN VARIETIES GROWN IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Protein nutrition is important for human health because its deficiency leads to major public health problems such as Protein Energy Malnutrition. Soybean an excellent and cheap source of high quality protein has been ... -
EFFECT OF SOY FORTIFICATION ON PROXIMATE, FUNCTIONAL AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF CASSAVA BASED FLOURS AND PRODUCTS
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Diets in most households in developing countries are based on starchy staples which do not provide sufficient proteins for children below age five, predisposing them to Protein Energy Malnutrition. Cassava is one such ... -
AN EVALUATION OF A NUTRITION PROGRAM, POSITIVE DEVIANCE HEARTH INTERVENTION, IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Positive Deviance Hearth program is designed to rehabilitate malnourished children, enable the families to sustain their rehabilitation at home on their own and to prevent malnutrition in younger siblings. However, PD ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF GLUTEN-FREE BREAD PREPARED FROM GREEN BANANA, PUMPKIN SEED AND CASSAVA COMPOSITE FLOURS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Awareness and increased diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in African countries has created the need for developing innovative and improved quality and gluten free breads. The locally available food products ... -
DIETARY INTAKE OF COLLEGE ATHLETES DURING TRAINING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTES IN THE NORTH RIFT REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Athletics is increasingly becoming a major pillar of sustainable national development in Kenya. It is therefore important for athletes to consider various aspects of good performance. The concept that athletic performance ... -
CLOTHING CHALLENGES FACED BY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: A CASE OF SELECTED HOSPITALS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Breast cancer is the second most common cancer found among women and is second to skin cancer. It is the leading type of cancer affecting women in Kenya. The most common surgical treatments for the disease are mastectomy ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED VARIETIES. A CASE OF MARIGAT, BARINGO COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Cassava provides vital nutrients to its consumers and is considered a food security crop for poor rural communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of developing countries. The nutritional value of this crop ...
