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Body Image, Eating Habits and Disorders among Female Students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Body image perceptions among young female adults have a great impact on their quality of life due to the significant effect they have on a person’s ways of life. Positive body image is characterized by high self-esteem and ... -
Caregivers' knowledge, attitude and practices towards management of diarrhoea among children below 5 years in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Diarrhea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five following acute respiratory infection and is also an important cause of malnutrition. Diarrheal diseases can be caused by numerous ... -
Characteristics and acceptability of mint flavored coffee syrup
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)Coffee is among the world's most consumed beverages. Roasted beans, coffee powder, and instant coffee are the most popular coffee products. Coffee syrups, however, are among the new emerging coffee products due to a growing ... -
Characterization and Rheology of Chayote (Sechium edule) Fruit Flour as a Potential Food Thickener
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Co-digestion of water lettuce with cow dung to produce biogas
(Makerere University, 2021)Increasing demand for energy has motivated studies on renewable energy originating from biomass. Water lettuce is an invasive weed on Lake Kyoga and there is need to utilize substantial volumes to benefit the communities ... -
Comparative assessment of the performance of a biomass pasteurizer versus an electrical one
(Makerere University, 2023)Biomass is a major source of fuel in many developing countries which suggests the continued high reliance on traditional biomass fuels. However, solid data on the performance of biomass pasteurizers remain scarce. Also, ... -
Comparative evaluation of three hermetic storage technologies on post-harvest quality of stored sorghum grains
(Makerere University, 2020-12-06)The effectiveness of different storage technologies for sorghum grains under conditions of smallholder farmers were tested at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). Three improved storage ... -
Comparative performance assessment of micro-rain spray, over-head sprinkler and drip irrigation systems at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2023)In Uganda, there exist different methods of irrigation for both surface (border, furrow, and basin irrigation) and pressurized (drip, center pivot and over-head sprinkler irrigation). There exists a new technology ... -
A comparative study of the nutritional quality of fast foods from three restaurants in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Fast foods are defined as easily prepared processed food served as a quick meal or to be taken away (in snack bars and restaurants). Due to today’s busy schedule, fast food centers have taken over responsibility of preparing ... -
Comparative study of the performance of rice husk bio char to sand filters in water treatment
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Despite being the backbone of the Ugandan economy, Agriculture is still one of the least developed sectors in the country, efforts to develop this sector include the appropriate use and disposal of agricultural wastes by ... -
A comparison of dietary intake among international and national students in Makerere university
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-11-04)The purpose of the study was to assess the differences in dietary intake between international students in Makerere University with their counter parts in home country (Uganda). The study objectives were; to identify types ... -
Complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-23 months in Uganda: A case of acute severe malnutrition patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-10-31)The study involved investigation of complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-23 months old in Uganda. The purpose of the study was to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAPs) of mothers‟/caregivers‟ ... -
Computational fluid dynamics modeling of the production process of an atomized egg spray dryer
(Makerere University, 2022-04-04)The production of eggs in Uganda has been increasing over the years posing a challenge of preserving eggs during times of low or no market. To ameliorate this problem, an at atomized egg spray dryer was developed by the ... -
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Ugastove Charcoal Cookstove
(Makerere University, 2019-08-30)About half of the world’s population cook over an open biomass fire. These traditional stoves are characterized by very low efficiencies and harmful gas emissions. Over the last three decades there have been efforts to ... -
Conditioning coco-peat as a greenhouse vegetable growth medium
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Soilless culture is a technique for crop production using no soil. It offers earlier growth and higher yield. Coco-peat, known for its soilless properties, stands out as an excellent growing medium due to its favorable ... -
Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among Makerere university students.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-25)High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has a direct effect on the general health as reported by many studies. Inadequate knowledge, poor attitudes, and high consumption pose a serious challenge to human health. ... -
The Contribution of adolescent motherhood to malnutrition in children aged 6 to 23 months in Kampala district, a case of Kisenyi.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-12)Malnutrition in early childhood continues to have diverse serious consequences especially to the child’s life, survival and long-term well-being. This study investigated the contribution of adolescent motherhood to ... -
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 ... -
Design and construction of a cocoa seed grinder
(Makerere University, 2019)Africa is the largest producer of cocoa accounting for 72% of the total global production and Uganda is ranked the 6th among cocoa producing countries in Africa. If Uganda was to sell intermediate products like cocoa butter ... -
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 ...