School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengeneering
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Design and construction of a pedalled and hand driven cassava chipping machine
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)Cassava is the second most important staple crop in Uganda. The crop is recognized as a major agricultural commodity for poverty eradication, ensuring food and nutrition security and as an industrial raw material. However ... -
Textural properties and fruit characteristics of dessert bananas during ripening
(Makerere University, 2019-08-19)Dessert bananas suffer substantial postharvest losses due to mechanical forces during transport and distribution. This work aimed at determining the textural properties and mechanical strength of three dessert banana ... -
Weight status and dietary patterns of type 2 diabetic patients aged 20-65 years in Jinja regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, a disease previously known for "the rich'', has become a health problem affecting both the rich and poor. The disease has increasingly become prevalent in adults and the elderly. ... -
Assessment of knowledge and consumption patterns of fibre rich foods among diabetic patients aged 18 years and above at kiruddu hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a disease previously known for "the rich'', has become a health problem affecting both the rich and poor. The disease has increasingly become prevalent in adults and the elderly. Diabetes ... -
Level of awareness on obesity, its causes and preventive practices among Makerere University lecturers, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: Obesity is one of the major problems the world is facing today. In order to understand the level of awareness on obesity, its causes and preventive practices among Makerere University lecturers, Kampala, ... -
Effect of extrusion processing on the physical properties of protein rich snacks containing soybean (glycine max)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-02)Extrusion cooking is a modern high-temperature short-time (HTST) processing technology which is becoming popular in certain industries because it offers several advantages over other types of cooking processes. This study ... -
The contribution of Religious Leaders towards Nutrition Advocacy in Semi-Urban and Urban Communities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)ABSTRACT Background: In the past, the struggle was to reduce prevalence of under nutrition which was claiming so many lives in Low- and Middle Income Countries. Mirroring the Low- and Middle- Income Countries, Uganda is ... -
Dietary patterns and their association with blood pressure control among hypertensive patients aged 18+ years attending care at Kiruddu General Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Optimal blood pressure can be achieved by putting in place strategies that encourage ... -
Assessment of fruit and vegetable intake among corporate workers in Kampala city center, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: There is a low level of consumption of fruits and vegetables globally resulting in micronutrient deficiencies such as Iron Deficiency Anemia and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and ... -
Earthworms (Eudrilus Eugeniae) as a potential source of proteins in poultry feeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09-19)The economic viability of Uganda’s poultry industry is undermined by the high cost of silver cyprinid, the commonly used protein ingredient in the feed. There is therefore need to explore alternative protein sources like ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on infant and young child feeding and the adoption of context specific complementary feeding recipes among mothers of children aged 6-23 months. A case study of Katanga slum - Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-15)Background: Globally, 45% of all child deaths are attributed to malnutrition. Few children are exclusively breastfed and less than a fourth of children 6-23 months of age are introduced to optimal complementary feeding ... -
Assessing the Potential of Organic Wastes as Soil Amendments to Increase Water Retention
(Makerere University, 2019-09-15)Water Absorbent Materials are widely proposed for agricultural use with the aim to improve water availability for plants by increasing water holding properties of growing media (soils or soilless substrates). However, ... -
Television marketing of unhealthy foods and food choice amongst primary school-age children in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Background: There majority of television adverts targeted to children are for unhealthy foods. The increased time spent by children watching television increases their exposure to unhealthy food adverts which is associated ... -
Assessment of Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Makerere University Undergraduate Students
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)This study assessed fruit and vegetable intake among Makerere University undergraduate students. The study examined fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among undergraduate students at Makerere University and the influence ... -
Barriers and facilitators to weight loss among young adults aged 18-25 years undertaking weight loss programs in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)Maintenance of healthy weight is important for obesity management among young adults. However, little is known about weight loss strategies used by the young adults in Makerere University or the facilitators and barriers ... -
Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer among female young adults (20-39 years) in Pece division Gulu municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-09)ABSTRACT Introduction Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancer killers among women all over the world. It is the most common female cancer in developing countries, and every two minutes, a woman dies of cervical ... -
Effect of Extrusion Processing on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Protein Enriched Snacks Containing Ruspolia Differens (Grasshoppers)
(Makerere University, 2019-09-10)The edible grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is one of the richest and cheapest sources of animal protein that can be used to improve the diet of millions of people. Maize is among the most widely cultivated crops, most ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic in fort portal regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08-12)Around 15% of pregnant women are expected to develop life-threatening complications during pregnancy, at delivery or post-partum. In Asia and Africa, nearly one tenth of all maternal deaths are associated with hypertensive ... -
Safety and Quality Aspects of Bongo, a Traditional Fermented Milk Product from Lyantonde District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-04)Bongo is a traditional fermented drink made from either pasteurized or unpasteurized milk. Although it is primarily consumed among cattle rearing communities in Uganda, its consumption is spreading to other communities as ... -
Development of an instant potato soup powder from small non-marketable potatoes (solanum tuberosum)
(Makerere University, 2019-08-29)Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important food crop grown by many farmers in Uganda especially in the highland regions. Post-harvest losses are a major hindrance to increasing production of potatoes. One of the causes of ...
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