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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, ...
Assessment of nutrient contents of foods widely grown and consumed in Morogoro municipality

Kailembo, Jane Paul (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Nutrient contents of foods widely grown and commonly consumed in Morogoro Municipality were determined, aiming at establishing nutrient composition databases of foods in the study area. Data was collected in dry (July ...
Effect of extrusion processing on the nutritional value and tannin content of sorghum – soybean composite supplementary product

Ndibalem, David. M (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2011)

The study was designed to formulate sorghum-soybean composite supplementary foods and investigate the effect of extrusion on nutritional value and tannin content. The products were extruded and analysed for nutritional ...
Effect of consumption of roselle juice on haemoglobin concentration, appetite and vitamin c saturation in children aged below 24 months

Bukenya, Richard (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2011)

Malnutrition rates of over 38% among children of age below 5 years have been addressed by interventions like growth promotion and monitoring. The study sought to further address poor nutritional status among children of ...
Assessment and characterization of food types consumed by hadzabe hunter-gatherer nomads in northern Tanzania

Migata, Mabula Masunga (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

The aim of this study was to assess and characterize the food types consumed by Hadzabe hunter-gatherer nomads in Karatu and Meatu districts, northern Tanzania. A total of 259 respondents from the target districts were ...
Assessment of nutritive value of commiphora swynnertonii and its effects on cholesterol levels in rattus rattus

Simon, Sikitu (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Experimental studies to determine the chemical composition of the Commiphora swynnertonii as well as its effect in plasma cholesterol levels and weight changes in Rattus rattus. A total of 24 rats were used in the dose ...
Pesticides application practices and residues in sprayed tomatoes and their safety to consumers

Ndiyo, D. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2012)

Pesticides have been used intensively in tomato growing activities for pests and fungal control. However, health concerns have been reported as a result of pesticides use. This study was conducted to assess pesticides ...
Food additives and hygienic status of flavoured fruit juices manufactured in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Senkoro, Z. P. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2012)

The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of juices manufactured and sold for immediate consumption in Dar es Salaam Municipalities, Tanzania. The assessments were based on identifying the levels of preservatives, ...
Awareness of health risks as a result of consumption of raw milk in Arusha city and Meru district, Tanzania

Bukuku, Juma Ngasala (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Arusha city and Meru District Council, Tanzania, from October to December 2012, to assess the awareness of smallholder dairy farmers, milk vendors and milk retailers to milk quality ...
Compliance by street salad and juice vendors with national food safety and quality requirements a case of Morogoro municipality, Tanzania

Tiisekwa, Adili Bendantunguka (2013)

Compliance by street fruit salad and juice vendors with national food safety and quality requirements was evaluated. Evaluation was based on good manufacturing practices (GMP), good hygienic practices (GHP), selected heavy ...
Quality and acceptability of new rice varieties (oryza sativa L.) in Kilombero district, Morogoro Tanzania

Wenela, Juma (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

The objectives of this work were to study the quality and acceptability of new rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.). The rice varieties (TXD88, NERICA4, NERICA1, TXD85 and TXD306) were analyzed for rough rice quality indices, ...
Nutritional assessment of prisoners living with HIV/AIDS in selected prisons in Tanzania

Mwakyoso, Musa Lucas (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

This study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of prisoners living with HIV/ AIDS in Tanzania prisons. A total of 768 (384 HIV-infected, 384 non-infected) prisoners were assessed for nutritional status, dietary ...
Solar drying of fruits and vegetables: dryers’ thermal performance, quality and shelf life of dried mango, banana, pineapple and tomato

Mongi, Richard John (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

The thermal performance of solar drying methods (cabinet direct, cabinet mixed-mode and tunnel drying), biochemical, sensory, rehydration and shelf-life qualities of mango banana, pineapple and tomato varieties were ...
Quality of nutrition services provided at reproductive and child health clinics in addressing maternal undernutrition in Temeke district, Dar-es-salaam

Twin'omujuni, Abela Zakayo (2013)

Maternal undernutrition is a significant nutrition problem in Tanzania. Chronic energy deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, iodine deficiency disorder and vitamin A deficiency are the major manifestations of maternal ...
Effects of post harvest handling on quality and sensory attributes of sardines: a case study of Musoma district

Nguvava, Joseph Peniel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

Sardines in Tanzania are small pelagic fish eaten in a dried form mainly by the poor and middle-income groups. The main objective of this research was to assess the influence of postharvest handling of sardines from Lake ...
Household dietary diversity and nutritional status of children and women of reproductive age in Madizini township and its hinterland villages

Lumole, Zerida Samwel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

This study was conducted to assess household dietary diversity and nutritional status of children and women in Madizini township and its surrounding 3 hinterland villages of Manyinga, Lungo and Mhonda. A total of 160 women ...
Quantification of phenolics, flavanoids and antioxidant activity of tamarindus indica L. from selected areas in Tanzania

Mbunde, Mourice (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

The purpose of this study was to establish the quantities and antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves of Tamarindus indica L. collected from three agro-ecological zones of Tanzania represented by Morogoro, Tanga and ...
Nutritional and sensory quality of extruded peanuts-soybeans-cassava composite flakes for rehabilitating acutely malnourished children

Swai, Domina Leonce (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

This study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional and sensory quality of extruded peanuts-soybean-cassava composite flakes for rehabilitating acutely malnourished children. The product was formulated from peanuts, ...
Care practices for children living in orphanage centres in Morogoro and Dar es salaam regions

Mgeni, Walbert (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

Currently, there is a growing trend towards gathering children at orphanage centres (OCs) due to societal changes. This leaves many unanswered questions related to the quality of care offered to children living in OCs. ...
Assessment of microbial contamination in beef from abattoir to retail meat outlets in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania

Ntanga, Pius Daniel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

The aim of this study was to assess microbial contamination in beef production chain from abattoir to retail meat outlets in Morogoro municipality. A total of 102 water, meat and surface swab samples from evisceration ...

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