Working Document Series Open Access Improvement of Indigenous Coping Strategies of Famine-stricken areas in Darfur State, Sudan E. E. A. Ahmed · E. A. I. Elkhalil · A. E. M. Elzein · E. M. Mohammed +1 more The project scientific team held a series of meetings, validating the project work plan and setting up the appropriate criteria (academic performance, research proposals, and interviews) for the selection of the MSc candidates. Eighty nine… RUF-40750 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mutchayan a derived product from Baobab fruit pulp used as complementary food in Benin M Affonfere · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi The present study was carried out in Benin and aimed at assessing nutritional values of the baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp and its important derived products consumed by under five year old children. Field survey was performed in W… RUF-39818 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
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 Development of food based dietary guidelines for rural Kenyan women using linear programming I. D. Brouwer · S. Ngala · A. Syda Developing countries women (of child bearing age) are vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies which can have major adverse health consequences. The aim of this study was to improve dietary quality of women of childbearing age in rural Ken… RUF-39655 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of gender on participation in cassava value addition in Migori county, Kenya J. O. Awuor · R. Mulwa · N. O. Openda In the rural areas, majority of women who are constrained by gender disparity and low incomes can improve their role based on their participation in the cassava value addition, hence enhancing productivity, household incomes and sustainabl… RUF-39629 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Development and evaluation of cassava-based porridge as a complementary food for infants in Nkhotakota and Nkhata Bay districts of Malawi : A brief review M.W. Kamiyango Adequate nutrition is essential in early childhood for normal growth and a healthy life. However, some developing countries are grappling with high prevalence of child acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In Malawi, 37% of ch… RUF-39078 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Nutrient composition and phytochemical content of African nightshade (Solanum nigrum) edible berries E.H. Kamau · G.M. Kenji · J.M. Maina African nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a green, indigenous leafy vegetable that grows in many parts of the world and its utilization can deliver significant nutrients and phytochemicals into the diet. It is among the indigenous vegetables … RUF-39076 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Potential benefits of dietary Chia in the primary prevention of pardiovascular piseases: A review B. N. Kiage · F.D. Mihafu Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are mainly caused by atherosclerosis which occurs when artery walls become widened due to accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissues collectively termed plaque. Plaque … RUF-38575 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Role of cassava in nutrition of 2-5 years old children in coastal Kenya G. O. Abong · J. A. Aguk · C. Katama · P. O. Lamuka +3 more Cassava roots are a good source of calories in the tropics. However, they lack most of the other nutrients such as Zinc, Iron and Vitamin A. Populations that solely rely on cassava are therefore prone to suffer deficiencies from most of th… RUF-38553 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Post-harvest handling, safety and nutritional contribution of cassava in coastal Kenya G. O. Abong · D. Kilalo · A. W. Mwang’ombe · M. W. Okoth +1 more Post- harvest losses is still a common challenge in most African countries. At the Kenyan coast, farmers are faced with the challenge of handling cassava produce due to the short shelf-life of the product. Due to inadequate knowledge by th… RUF-38472 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Nutrient density of complementary foods formulated from a blend of teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient malnutrition are highly prevalent among infants and children in poor community settings in the developing world, especially the Sub-Saharan African countries. One of the food-based approac… RUF-37254 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of amylase activity in germinated maize flour on viscosity, energy and nutrient density of complementary porridge J. Msuya · A. Nabubuya · P. Yaredi This study aimed at determining amylase activity in different maize varieties during germination and developing an energy and nutrient dense maize complementary porridge using different amounts of germinated maize flour. Two varieties of m… RUF-37140 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of probotic yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp Angela Aluko · L. Chove · J.N. Kinyuru · W. Owino Yoghurt is a healthy food as it contributes to alleviation of Lactose intolerance, protection against gastrointestinal infection, anti-carcinogenic effect and immune system stimulation. Integrating yoghurt with baobab pulp was hypothesised… RUF-37131 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional quality of soy fortified complementary flours from Western Kenya E.H. Kamau · C.A. Serrem · F.W. Wamunga Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) accounts for 50% of the annual deaths of children under five years of age. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein efficient and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours with … RUF-37115 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological quality and storage stability of fresh fruit and vegetable juice blends sold in Kampala, Uganda S.M. Imathiu · P.P. Kaddumukasa · J.M. Mathara · J.L. Nakavuma Fresh fruit and vegetable juices rich in health, nutritional and minerals of benefits are consumed by all age groups in Kampala, Uganda. However, exposure to microbiological contamination, light and temperature effects may occur before and… RUF-37101 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Teff-based complementary foods fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The macronutrient composition of teff-based complementary foods (ComFs) prepared through extrusion cooking and a combination of household-level strategies were evaluated. In extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato were sep… RUF-36700 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Jun 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development and acceptability evaluation of millet-sesame-soy composite as a complementary food in Acholi sub-region of Uganda Prossy Nassanga Complementary feeding still remains a challenge to many rural mothers in Uganda and Africa at large. This is mainly because of: (i) inappropriate complementary feeding practices by caregivers who lack adequate nutritional knowledge and goo… RUF-36698 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Jun 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Microbiological and compositional quality of raw milk delivered by small scale dairy farmers to the milk collection centres in northern Tanzania P. Banda · L. Kurwijila · Neema John Mboya Milk samples were collected from small scale dairy farmers who brought their milk to milk collection centres (MCCs) and vendors in the study area in Tanzania. A total of 310 milk samples were collected. The bacteriological quality, physico… RUF-36657 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Nutritional quality and functional properties of baobab (Adansonia digita) pulp from Tanzania Angela Aluko · Lucy Mlipano Chove · Peter Kahenya · J.N. Kinyuru +1 more Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a majestic tree associated with human habitation in some of the semi-arid regions of Africa and establishes an enormous economic and nutritional importance to the rural residential districts. The fruit pul… RUF-36547 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Utilization of woody plants during times of food scarcity from selected drylands of Iringa district, Tanzania V. E. Tairo Communities inhabiting marginal drylands are the most vulnerable to the impacts of drought and climate change. In order to survive they utilize various woody plants as food sources in times of food scarcity. This study was undertaken to as… RUF-35770 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Contribution of granule bound starch synthase in kernel modification of quality protein maize Anne K. Nalukenge Quality Protein Maize (QPM) is derived from natural mutations that increase the level of lysine and tryptophan in maize grain. The rate of QPM development has been slowed down due to frequently poor kernel texture associated with opaque-2.… RUF-35553 2008 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determinants of fast food consumption in Kampala District Ajibo Sarah Ayo Consumption of fast-foods in Uganda is becoming an increasingly important component of the food market as the working class choose to dine out rather than prepare meals at home. Despite the importance of the fast-food sector, limited attem… RUF-35483 2011 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of social networks on food security among formerly displaced households in Lira, northern Uganda R. E. Mazur · B. B. Obaa We examine the influence of social networks on resource access and food security in post-conflict Lira, northern Uganda. Based on an on-going food security recovery project targeting formerly displaced households, preliminary results of in… RUF-35003 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Ethno-botanical and morphological characterisation of cocoyams (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolum L. Schott) germplasm in Malawi I. R. M. Benesi · F. P. Chipungu · L. Herselman · M. T. Labschagne +1 more Cocoyam accessions of Malawi were characterised using ethnobotany and morphological characters. Thirty above ground qualitative characters were evaluated. The cultivars were identified mainly based on the predominant leaf base and petiole … RUF-34424 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of sweet sorghum varieties for multi-purpose utilisation in Kenya B. Gathitu · B. Mukabane · N. O. Ojijo · W.O. Owino +1 more Sweet sorghums (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) are sorghum varieties that accumulate high levels of sucrose in the parenchyma juicy stems. Sweet sorghum (SS) is a multifunctional crop. It that can be cultivated for simultaneous production of g… RUF-34094 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
