Browsing by Subject "Nutrition"
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Analysis of factors determining the nutritional status of undergraduate students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors determining the nutrition status of undergraduate students at school of statistics and planning. The assessment was based on students’ upkeep, parents’ income, ... -
The assessment of lifestyle on the BMI of Adolescents in in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2021-02)The purpose of the study was to assess how different lifestyles affect the BMI of adolescents, by finding out the adolescents’’ level of involvement in physical activity, nutritional habits and ... -
Assessment of the relationship between household food insecurity and nutrition status of children aged 6-59 months in Bibibidi Refugee Camp, Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2018)Introduction: Household food insecurity has been identified as a possible underlying determinant of malnutrition. Poor dietary quality or diversity is a significant contributing factor to malnutrition, specifically, ... -
A comparative study of the proximate composition Ruspolia differens and Macrotermes SPP, two common edible insects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grass hoppers( Ruspolia differens) and termites(Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ... -
Feeding practices, nutrition status and birth outcomes of adolescent mothers in Iganga District
(Makerere University, 2021-02-09)Adolescent pregnancies and motherhood are major health and social concerns worldwide. They are associated with high morbidity and mortality for mother and child. The aim of this study was to assess the feeding practices, ... -
Harnessing E-commerce’s Potential in Food Product Marketing: A Case Study of Products Produced under the Makerere University Food Technology and Business Incubation Center (FTBIC).
(Makerere University, 2022-03-09)The digital economy is a growing phenomenon in Uganda. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for online purchase of essential products such as foods. The purpose of this study was to illustrate ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and challenges of nutrition among elderly people in Sentema Parish, Wakiso District in Central Uuganda
(Makerere university, 2022)In Uganda, most studies assessing knowledge, attitudes and challenges of nutrition among the vulnerable populations have focused mainly on children and leaving out the elderly who are equally at risk of nutritional challenges. ... -
The Malnutrition conditions at reception in Mwanamugimu Nutrition unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)ABSTRACT. The main purpose of the study was to identify the different malnutrition conditions reported at MNU in Mulago National Referral Hospital and was guided by the following research objectives: To find out the ... -
(Mugumya, D 2022). Factors associated with Malnutrition among children admitted to Mwanamugimu nutrition unit, Mulago Hospital.( unpublished undergraduate dissertation) Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)Malnutrition generally implies under nutrition and refers to all deviations from adequate and optimal nutrition status in infants, children and adults. In children, malnutrition manifests as underweight and stunting ... -
Nutrition And Academic Performance of Primary School Children in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-14)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of nutrition on academic performance of school children aged 6-8 years of a selected primary school in Kampala, Uganda. The objectives of the study were; 1) to assess the ... -
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers, the nutrition status of children under 5 years admitted and the acceptability of a fish-enriched meal to caregivers at Bundibugyo general hospital.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-26)Malnutrition in children is a significant public health concern, often associated with inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices. Limited studies have explored the nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and ... -
Nutritional status and dietary practices of adolescent refugees in Adjumani district
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)A case study was conducted among the adolescent refugees from South Sudan in Adjumani district to investigate their nutritional status and dietary practices A cross sectional survey was conducted utilizing both qualitative ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Bala sub-county, Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of malnutrition. It is associated with prolonged under nutrition in most developing countries including Uganda. Malnutrition contributes to more than 50 percent of the ...