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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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Assessing risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among the employees of Arua Regional referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)
ABSTRACT
Overweight and obesity are important addendum to the pool of risk factors for non-communicable disease (NCD) among the employees. The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of overweight and ...