Browsing by Author "Kinyuru, John N."
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Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Onyango, Christine A.; Estambale, Benson B.; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor O. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend Plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Onyango, Christine A.; Estambale, Benson B.; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor O. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012-07-02)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Associations between Stunting, Wasting and Body Composition: A Longitudinal Study in 6- to 15-Month-Old Kenyan Children
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Omollo, Selina A.; Kinyuru, John N.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Estambale, Benson B.; Michaelsen, Kim F.; Filteau, Suzanne M.; Wells, Jonathan C.; Roos, Nanna; Friis, Henrik; Owino, Victor O.; Grenov, Benedikte (Elsevier, 2023-04)Early growth and body composition may influence the risk of obesity and health in adulthood. Few studies have examined how under nutrition is associated with body composition in early life. We assessed stunting and wasting ... -
Effect of Processing Methods on the In Vitro Protein Digestibility and Vitamin Content of Edible Winged Termite (Macrotermes subhylanus) and Grasshopper (Ruspolia differens)
Kinyuru, John N.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Njoroge, Simon M.; Ayieko, Monicah (Springer, 2010-10)The influence of processing methods of toasting and solar drying on the in vitro protein digestibility and vitamins content of edible winged termites, green grasshoppers, and brown grasshoppers consumed in Siaya, district ... -
Identification of traditional foods with public health potential for complementary feeding in Western Kenya
Kinyuru, John N.; Konyole, Silvenus O.; Kenji, Glaston M.; Onyango, Christine A. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012)The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ... -
Nutrient composition of four species of winged termites consumed in western Kenya
Kinyuru, John N.; Konyole, Silvenus O.; Roos, Nanna; Onyango, Christine A.; Owino, Victor O.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Estambale, Benson B.; Friis, Henrik; Aagaard-Hansen, Jens; Kenji, Glaston M. (Elsevier, 2013)The objective of this study was to gain knowledge on the nutrient composition of Macrotermes subhylanus, Pseudacanthotermes militaris, Macrotermes bellicosus and Pseudacanthotermes spiniger termite species consumed in ...