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Geophagy among pregnant and lactating women in Bondo District, western Kenya
(Elsevier, 2004-12)
Geophagy was studied among 827 pregnant women in western Kenya, during and after pregnancy. The women were recruited at a gestational age of 14–24 weeks and followed-up to 6 months post-partum. The median age (range) of ...
Nutrient composition of four species of winged termites consumed in western Kenya
(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 ...
Production, Nutrient Composition, and Bioactive Components of Crickets (Gryllidae) for Human Nutrition
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020-01-11)
The use of insects as alternative protein food is gaining popularity, as insects are able to convert the ingested organic matter from plants into high-quality animal protein. There are several farming activities that have ...
Socio-cultural Determinants of Food Security and Consumption Patterns in Kisumu, Kenya
(International Journal of Food Safety Nutrition and Public Health, 2019)
Food security is an important measure of well-being of a household or community. It takes into consideration three dimensions namely availability, access and utilization. Even though it may not contain all dimensions of ...
Determinants of Malaria Prevalence among Children below Five Years in North West Kisumu Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Middle East Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 2021-12-09)
Globally, malaria remains a major public health problem. In 2019 an estimated 229 million cases of malaria were reported, WHO African region accounted for 94% of total cases. In Kenya, malaria is a leading cause of morbidity ...
Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Edible Dung Beetle Larvae (Scarabaeus satyrus) Flours and Oils and their Significance in Human Nutrition
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024-02-29)
The potential of edible insects in alleviating the nutritional challenges facing humans has led to an increased interest in their utilization. Edible insects contain substantial amounts of protein and fats, which are very ...