• Acceptability of a prototype point of care test for human taeniosis and cysticercosis diagnosis, in Mbeya and Songwe 

  Emil, Thomas (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The proto-type Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis point of care test (TSTC-POC test) is a combined T. solium taeniosis / cysticercosis diagnostic test that enables immediate diagnosis of individuals suffering from ...
• Nutrition status and feeding practices of children below two years in pastoralist and crop farming communities in Mvomero district, Tanzania 

  Kibona, M. G. (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  This study aimed to determine nutrition status, nutrient adequacy and feeding practices of infants and young children among pastoralist and crop farming communities. A cross- sectional study design was adopted. A total ...
• Micronutrients composition of selected sun-dried and cooked indigenous leafy vegetables in Dodoma, Tanzania. 

  Mwaisenye, N. J. (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 2019)

  Indigenous leafy vegetables are important in human diet as they supply a number of important nutrients for human health. A cross-sectional study was carried out at Chamwino District (Mzula and Chinoje villages), Dodoma ...
• Aflatoxin in peanut butter and compliance with the national food laws among SMEs in Dar es Salaam region 

  Kiwia, Lulu (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The aim of this study was to determine the levels of aflatoxin in peanut butter and compliance with the national food laws among SMEs peanut butter manufacturers in Dar es Salaam region. Semi-structured questionnaire was ...
• Chemical hazards and health risks of consuming rice grown around mining areas in Tanzania: a case of Geita district 

  Nsonda, M. W. (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  The main objective of this study was to assess health risks that may be associated with consumption of rice grown in three selected Wards of Rwamgasa, Magenge and Kaseme in Geita District.The agricultural soils ofthese ...
• Pigeon pea protein content and its potential for developing Binder in sausage making 

  David, G. A (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The use of non-meat and natural binders like legumes to replace chemical binders in sausage making (stimulated by the increasing demand for healthy food) has become one of the common practices in the meat industry. The ...
• Energy drink consumption rate, knowledge and perceived side effects among long distance car drivers in Morogoro municipality Tanzania 

  Rashid, K. S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Several countries have banned energy drink (ED) sales within the markets claiming to cause health effects among the consumers. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Morogoro municipal in Morogoro region, Tanzania, ...
• Effect of cooking and concentration of inhibitors on Iron and zinc content of bio-fortified beans 

  Machilu, M.S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Bio-fortified foods usually have high nutrient contents and have potential to improve nutritional status of vulnerable groups; however, increased levels of nutrients do not necessarily translate to enhanced bioavailability ...
• Factors that predict caregivers intention to feed pearl Millet to rural school aged children in Kongwa District, Tanzania 

  Chande, Monica Alex (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Iron and zinc deficiencies are among the public health concern in school children in developing countries. This study investigated factors that predict the intention of caregivers to feed pearl millet to school children ...
• Young child feeding practices of women in common market places in Morogoro municipality and factors influencing adoption of recommended practices 

  Sadick, M.M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to assess young child feeding practices of women who earn their living by working in common market places in Morogoro Municipality and identify factors influencing adoption of recommended ...
• Improving dietary diversity through on-farm production and nutrition education in rural households of Tanzania 

  Bundala, N. H (2020)

  Background: The human body requires nutrients from varieties of food groups for a healthy and productive life. These nutrients primarily are from food crops and livestock products, thus make farm production as an important ...
• Health and nutritional status of children (6-59 months) with severe acute malnutrition and diarrhea: follow up after discharge from Amana regional referral hospital 

  Mahiza, O (2020)

  Introduction: Concomitant occurrence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and diarrhoea increases child risk poor health outcomes. Prevalence and influence of diarrhoea in children with SAM after discharge from Hospital ...
• Consumer demand for branded and packaged processed foods: comparison of selected rural and urban areas in Tanzania 

  Kway, Y. O (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  This study intended to explore the demand for packaged and branded processed food products in selected urban and rural towns of Tanzania. Two urban cities (Morogoro and Dodoma) and four rural towns (Turiani, Matombo, ...
• Determination of benzo(a)pyrene and heavy metals contamination in smoked lates niloticus and oreochromis niloticus from lake Victoria 

  Mkonyi, D. B (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Fish remains to be an important source of proteins in developing countries including Tanzania. Fish processing methods like smoking aim at improving the shelflife of smoked fish as well as taste and aroma. During smoking, ...
• Quality of care practices provided to children under five years of age in Temeke municipal, Dar es salaam 

  Rumanyika, E. D (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  This study was carried out to assess quality of care practices provided to children of below five years of age in Temeke Municipality Dar es Salaam. The study consisted of two phases, the first phase was development of ...
• The influence of awareness, knowledge and practices of communities on childhood dietary exposure to aflatoxins in Central Regions of Tanzania 

  Ngoma, Selestine J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Complementary foods in Tanzania are heavily contaminated with aflatoxin (AFs), a group of highly toxic metabolites produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Many people and especially children ...
• Functional disabilities and associated factors among elderly people in Misungwi District, Mwanza 

  Kasake, Salome J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The older population is increasing worldwide and in many countries older people will outnumber younger people in the twenty first century. Change in age structure among the elderly is associated with functional disabilities ...
• Livelihood strategies and household food security of vegetable street vendorsiIn Morogoro town, Tanzania: an empirical analysis 

  Sagaya, Alexander (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  The study attempts to examine the livelihood strategies and household food security of vegetable street vendors in Morogoro town, Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) To document the nature of the institutional ...
• Effect of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) water extracts pretreatment on lipid oxidation in sun‐dried sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) from Lake Victoria, Tanzania 

  Chaula, Davis; Laswai, Henry; Chove, Bernard; Dalsgaard, Anders; Mdegela, Robinson; Jacobsen, Charlotte; Hyldig, Grethe (Food Science & Nutrition published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2019)

  Small indigenous fish species play a significant role in food and nutritional security of poor communities in developing countries. Sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) are fish species of Lake Victoria known to be a good ...
• Safety and quality of stream and borehole water used by selected communities in Lushoto District, Tanzania 

  Athumani, Hadija (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  This study was conducted to assess the quality and safety of borehole and stream water used in Sunga and Mbaru wards in Lushoto district, Tanzania. Water samples from streams were collected in duplicate from three locations ...

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