• Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania 

  Marcel, M.; Turyashemererwa, F; Mukisa, I; Mongi, R (2016)

  Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in ...
• Nutritional evaluation of complementary porridge formulated from orange-­fleshed sweet potato, amaranth grain, pumpkin seed, and soybean flours 

  Marcel, Mary R.; Chacha, James S.; Ofoedu, Chigozie E. (2021)

  Supplementing breastmilk with poor energy and nutrient-­dense complementary foodstuffs for young children and infants has resulted in malnutrition, poor growth, and retardation of infant development in many sub-­Saharan ...
• Nutritional status and socio-economic problems of adolescent pregnant girls: A case study of Morogoro, Coast and Dar es salaam regions 

  Shirima, Candida Philip (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2002)

  Adolescence is a distinct and dynamic phase of development and considered to be the period between 10 and 19 years of age. It marks the onset of puberty. In some communities, it means the girl child is ready to engage ...
• Nutrient content of the popular dishes consumed by children below five years of age in banana growing communities: a case study of Bukoba Rural District, Tanzania 

  Godson, Namsifu (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  The study was carried out to identify popular dishes that arc given to children below five years of age in Bukoba Rural District. Cooking methods, ingredients used and percentage contribution of RDA to vitamin A and iron ...
• Comparative study of nutritional status of communities engaged in different livelihood systems in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania 

  Musongwe, Toligwe Kaisi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

  A cross-sectional study was conducted in Bagamoyo district to compare the nutritional status of communities engaged in three livelihood systems namely fishing, pastoralism and farming found in three villages of Mlingotini, ...
• Nutritional quality of low-cost supplementary foods for supporting growth and rehabilitation of undernourished populations in Tanzania 

  Mosha, Theobald Conrard Edward (Michigan State University, 2004)

  Severe undemutrition during childhood remains a common health problem in many parts of the world and contributes immensely to childhood morbidity and mortality. According to WHO/UNICEF, producing low-cost, ready-to-feed, ...
• Nutritional evaluation of sorghum as affected by germination with main reference to dietary bulk and protein quality 

  Mosha, Alexander Clemence (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1984)

  The nutritional value of sorghum as affected by germination and different dehulling techniques was studied with emphasis on protein quality, dietary bulk and food intake. Two low-tannin and two high-tannin varieties ...
• Effect of moringa oleifera leaf meal inclusion in cassava chip based diets fed to poultry 

  Olugbemi, Taiye Sunday (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

  A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) as a feed ingredient in cassava chip (CC) based diets fed to broilers and layers. The broiler experiments consisted of a feeding trial, ...
• Genetic interaction between phaseolus vulgaris and bean common mosaic virus with implications for strain identification and breeding for resistance 

  Drijfliout, E. (Wageningen, 1978)

  DRIJFHOUT, 嚣 TEic Mus with implications for strain identi^-aHon^nd^breeding for resistance. RepJVerllJandbouwk. Onderz.) 872. ISBN 90 220 0671 9. (vii) + 98 p.. summaries. 仙*撷 , 2 加*4两加卅 、 Aho: Doctoral thesis, ...
• Assessment of processing methods, sensory attributes, nutritional quality and safety of cassava leaves product (Isombe) in Rwanda 

  Umuhozariho, Marie Goretti (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) leaves are cherished as a vegetable in Africa, but contain a toxic compound, cyanide. Studies were conducted to assess utilization, cyanide and nutritional value of cassava leaves after ...
• Maternal nutritional knowledge, child feeding practices, and nutrition status in Njombe and Geita Tanzania - ethnicity perspective 

  Berenge, Hassan Tearish (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2022)

  Stunting is still one of the major public health issues affecting developing countries, including Tanzania. Despite the effort to achieve child health, more than half of children aged less than five years were stunted. ...
• Trans fatty acids in Tanzania: are consumers and processors aware of the associated health hazards? a case of Morogoro 

  Nzunda, G.; Kinabo, J.; Chove, L.M. (TAJAS, 2021)

  Several studies have shown an association between Trans Fatty acids (TFAs) consumption and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). FAO and WHO recommend that the TFAs in human dietary fat should be reduced to ...
• Reduction of preharvest and postharvest losses of sweet orange (citrus sinensis l. osberck) using hexanal in Eastern Tanzania 

  Mwatawala, Maulid W.; Baltazari, Anna; Msogoya, Theodosy J.; Mtui, Hosea D.; Samwel, Jaspa; Chove, Lucy M. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019)

  Fruits are rich in phytochemicals that protect human populations against diseases (Hung et al. 2004; Dauchet et al. 2006; Bellavia et al. 2013). Nutrients contained in fruits include essential vitamins, minerals, ...
• Effects of storage conditions, storage duration and post-harvest treatments on nutritional and sensory quality of orange (Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck) fruits 

  Baltazari, Anna; Mtui, Hosea D.; Mwatawala, Maulid W.; Chove, Lucy M.; Msogoya, Theodosy; Samwel, Jaspa; Subramanian, Jayasankar (Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-10-15)

  The fruits of Msasa and Jaffa orange varieties were harvested and subjected to post-harvest treatments namely; dipping in hexanal, dipping in calcium chloride and compared with untreated control; and they were stored ...
• Evaluation of post-harvest losses and shelf life of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Eastern zone of Tanzania 

  Baltazari, Anna; Mtui, Hosea; Chove, Lucy; Msogoya, Theodosy; Kudra, Abdul; Tryphone, George; Samwel, Jaspa; Paliyath, Gopinadhan; Sullivan, Alan; Subramanian, Jayasankar; Mwatawala, Maulid (Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-12)

  Post-harvest loss negatively impacts food security, nutrition and economic stability of farmers, exporters, traders and consumers. Experiments were conducted to assess the effects of post-harvest techniques on the shelf ...
• Modelling the potential cost-effectiveness of food-based programs to reduce malnutrition 

  Webb, Patrick; Wendelin, Akwilina; Masters, William A.; Rosettie, Katherine L.; Leech, Ashley A.; Cohen, Joshua; Blakstad, Mia; Kranz, Sarah; Mozaffarian, Dariush (Elsevier/ ScienceDirect, 2021)

  Poor quality diets contribute to malnutrition globally, but evidence is weak on the cost-effectiveness of food- based interventions that shift diets. This study assessed 11 candidate interventions developed through ...
• Body mass index and dietary diversity of kitchen workers using different types of cooking fuels in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania 

  Mwanri, A. W.; Mahembe, A.; Msuya, J. J. (Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019-12-13)

  Vulnerability to indoor pollution depends on the individual’s nutritional status as well as the nature and duration of exposure. The aim of this study was to assess Body Mass Index (BMI) and dietary diversity among kitchen ...
• Factors influencing micronutrient status in school children and role of indigenous vegetables for improving micronutrient intake in rural Tanzania 

  Gowele, V. F. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2022)

  Introduction: Deficiencies of iron, zinc and vitamin A in the body continue to affect the health and wellbeing of women and children in Tanzania; consequently, leading to retarded growth during childhood and poor ...
• Prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy and influence of body fat on development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha region, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Martin, Haikael David; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Petrucka, Pammla (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019)

  Background: Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is a medical condition resulting from either pre-existing diabetes or insulin resistance developed during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia ...
• Postpartum hyperglycemia and pregnancy outcomes among women in Arusha Region, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin (AJOL, 2022)

  Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that disappears after delivery if early diagnosis and management are done. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia six weeks postpartum ...

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