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The potential use of beetroot (Beta vulgaris l.) Powder to complement dietary iron intake of adolescent school girls (10-19 years old)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem among adolescent school girls (10-19 years) which, in addition to others also affects intellectual, learning capacity and eventual decline in academic performance. Beetroot (Beta ...
Optimizing traditional processing and preservation techniques of cowpea leaves
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaves are have the potential of reducing malnutrition among the populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda specifically. The leaves are rich in proteins, micronutrients such as vitamin A, ...
Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus lam) a potential Source of pectin
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Jackfruit is widely cultivated in tropical areas. The fruit is mainly grown and consumed fresh.
Approximately 65% of jackfruit is inedible and this part is commonly fed to animals or discarded. However, jackfruit waste ...
Processing traits of potato varieties grown in Uganda for potential production of French fries
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
In Uganda, annual potato production is estimated at 162,151 metric tons which puts the country in a strategic position to benefit from the regional growing demand for processed potato products such as French fries. However, ...
Nutri-medicinal indigenous plants and management of Immuno-compromised opportunistic ailments: A case study of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-29)
As a result of the AIDS epidemic, many people are immunocompromised and opportunistic infections are common. Nutri-medicinal plants are commonly used in management of HIV–related ailments, and also to counteract the side ...
Comparing two transition feeding approaches in management of severe acute malnutrition among children 6-59 months : a randomized controlled trial
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a public health concern and a leading cause of illness and death among children under five years. SAM is associated with unacceptably high case fatality rates that have been partly ...
Optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of a banana-vegetables instant soup flour
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Banana experiences high post-harvest losses of up to 45% and yet the fruit’s nutritional composition is insufficient to favor key products development targeting sensitive age groups such as children below 59 months and ...
Fruit composition, storage stability, optimal drying conditions and flour characteristics for selected pumpkin varieties
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
The three economically important species of pumpkin namely Cucurbita maxima,
Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata have many varieties. Pumpkin peel and flesh are key
inter and intra specie distinguishing features but ...
Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among mothers (15-49 years) and children (6-59 months) in Rubaga and Nakawa Divisions of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2021)
Aflatoxins are food contaminants that affect mostly cereals and legumes that are poorly handled and stored at high temperature and humidity. Aflatoxins are highly potent group 1 hepatocarcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic, ...
Trials of Improved Practices complemented with modified recipes to improve dietary diversity of women and children in farming households in Kapchorwa, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-12)
Diets in rural households are usually less diverse with a higher percentage composed of starchy staples and are low in cheap sources of proteins and micronutrients such as legumes, fruits and vegetables.
The main objective ...