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Assessment of Caregivers’ Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Diet Adequacy and Nutritional Status of Children 6-23 Months in Rongai Sub-County, Kenya

Kemboi, Sharon Chepng’eno (Egerton University, 2021-05)

Under nutrition among children is still a global concern affecting many developing countries. Lack of adequate nutrition knowledge among caregivers translates to inappropriate complementary feeding practices hence under ...
Milk Consumption Patterns and Nutritional Status of Children (24-59 Months) from Dairy and Non-Dairy Households in Nakuru County, Kenya

Ogenche, Catherine Sarange (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Milk is a rich source of proteins and contains all the essential amino acids and other nutrients. However, only 13% of children below five years in Kenya consume milk and milk products. This study aimed at determining the ...
Effects of Gum Arabic Surface Treatment on Nutritional Quality of Whole Mango (Mangifera Indica) in Makueni County and Evaluation of Canned Mango Chunks

Lelgut, Daisy Cherop Lanoi (Egerton University, 2020-06)

Mango production in Kenya has been on the rise. In 2013 about 581,290 MT were produced of which 40% were lost due to lack of proper postharvest management practices. The greatest loss was through pest and microbial spoilage ...
18. Contribution of agro-biodiversity to dietary diversity and nutritional status of women of reproductive age in Rongai Sub-County, Kenya

Gitagia, Maureen Wanjiru (Egerton University, 2019-08)

The causes of malnutrition among women of reproductive age are complex but it is mainly attributed to diets lacking diversity. Agro-biodiversity is widely perceived as a promising strategy to improve dietary diversity and ...

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