Working Document Series Open Access The role of agrifood systems in addressing obesity and overweight in Africa M Kudzai Although addressing malnutrition has been a key focus area in health and agriculture, on the other hand prevalence of obesity and overweight are increasing in sub- Saharan Africa at an alarming rate. This paper was prepared to provide sugg… RUF-39786 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Black soldier fly larvae meal as a cheap alternative to expensive conventional protein sources in poultry feeds S. Ekesi · K. M. M. Fiaboe · L. Munga · D. M. Mwangi +5 more In the recent past, high poultry feed costs are driving many vulnerable communities involved in poultry production out of business. The high cost is mainly driven by the protein source, which represents the most expensive component in not … RUF-38755 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Sugar Content and Physical Characterization of Four Selected African Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) Edible Berries E.H. Kamau · G.M. Kenji · J.M. Mathara Fruits constitute a major part of the diet in many parts of the world, highly recommended for the nutritional value derived from them. Fruit maturity is an important determinant of the quality as it affects the appearance, an aspect of qua… RUF-38380 2020 CC BY 4.0 16 Jul 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of the consumption of fermented sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in northern Benin J.O. Agossadou Malnutrition in all its forms remains one of the most serious and neglected health problems. Benin is facing many challenges; the most important ones are to ensure food production and food and nutrition security for its 10 million people. … RUF-37606 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of time of harvest, storage duration and fungicide treatment on soybean health Ruth Kutuusa Kasenge Globally, one of the most recognized problems in soybean production is loss of seed viability. Similarly, In Uganda, this problem was noticed in the 1970s soon after the introduction of the crop in the country. Although several interventio… RUF-35416 2003 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Constraints to Use of Animal Source Foods in Diets of 2 - 5 year old Children from Rural Communities in Kamuli District, Uganda E.K. Colecraft · A. Lartey · S. Oluka · O. Sakyi-Dawson This cross sectional study, conducted in 2007 assessed household constraints to use of animal source foods (ASF) in diets of 2-5 year old children in rural Kamuli District in eastern Uganda. Assessments were made at food security levels on… RUF-31859 2012 CC BY 4.0 11 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Molecular Characterisation of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Human Isolates in Kampala George William Muyombya Strains of Mycobacteria tuberculosis complex that are resistant to the two first line drugs rifampicin and isoniazid are increasing in Kampala. Archived human multidrug resistant tuberculosis isolates collected from Kampala between 1997 an… RUF-31699 2013 CC BY 4.0 17 Mar 2014
