ABSTRACT Maternal undernutrition is a significant nutrition problem in Tanzania. Chronic energy deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, iodine deficiency disorder and vitamin A deficiency are the major manifestations of maternal undernutrition. This study examined the quality of nutrition services at RCH clinics in addressing maternal undernutrition in Temeke District. A cross-sectional study design, involving 100 pregnant women and 108 RCH providers from 12 selected health facilities were em...
ABSTRACT Aflatoxins (AF) and fumonisins (FM) are major foodborne mycotoxins of public health concerns that infect maize and groundnuts which are the main components of cereal-based complementary foods with formula (CBCF-F). The study was conducted to: determine and compare the quantity of total AF and FM among different types of CBCF-F, identify the factors that might influence high contamination of AF and FM in CBCF-F, and assess awareness and perceptions of the processors about AF and FM c...
ABSTRACT Jatropha cultivation for biofuel production in Tanzania started in 2006 and the process has kept on increasing. In Meru District it has continued through inter-cropping system, which can lead to food insecurity due to its competition with food crops in its growth requirements. A cross sectional research design was adopted in this study to examine how jatropha production as biofuel raw material influences food availability in the District. Overall, 232 male and 58 female farmers were...
ABSTRACT The study attempts to examine the livelihood strategies and household food security of vegetable street vendors in Morogoro town, Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) To document the nature of the institutional environment in which vegetable street vending business is taking place, (2) To identify the type and extent of livelihood assets owned by individuals working as vegetable street vendors, (3) To measure household food security and dietary diversity of vegetable str...
ABSTRACT The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly in Tanzania; triggered by changes in lifestyles, dietary patterns, and increasing early obesity. This study reports the prevalence, awareness and risk factors for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among adolescents. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to March 2020 which involved 384 adolescent students aged 14-19 years. Standard procedures were used to measure weight, height, body fat percenta...
ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to assess the nutritional status and growth pattern of HIV positive children receiving and not-receiving anti- retroviral treatment in Dar es salaam. Specific objectives to assess the nutritional status and growth pattern of children receiving and not receiving ARV treatment. Anthropometric measurements were taken which were height and weight. Biomarkers of HIV i.e. CD4 count were taken at baseline and at the end of the study. The study revealed that HIV po...
ABSTRACT In developing countries like Tanzania, vitamin A deficiency remains a public health concern, due to monotonous, cereal-based diets that lack diversity. Evidence from study on Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP) consumption for improved nutrition in Gairo shows that the diets of a large percentage of households are deficient in vitamin A. Overall objective of the study was to increase contribution of sweetpotato particularly OFSP as a component of dietary intake on improved nutritio...
ABSTRACT Malnutrition rates of over 38% among children of age below 5 years have been addressed by interventions like growth promotion and monitoring. The study sought to further address poor nutritional status among children of age below 2 years by supplementing their diet with Roselle juice. Roselle calyx from which the juice was made contains high concentrations of vitamin C, iron and zinc which are highly deficient in diets of children in Magubike village. A randomised single blind desig...
ABSTRACT Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children throughout the world.The study aimed at evaluating the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder in improving the nutritional status of children 6 to24 months of age in Arusha Municipality. A total of 140 children were enrolled and randomly allocated to two treatments where by 64 children received moringa leaf powder porridge and 76 children received maize porridge and a randomized control des...
ABSTRACT Lindi region has high stunting prevalence (35.2%), and one of the stunting attributors is inadequate intake of micronutrients for children under 2 years old. Therefore, aim of this study was to assess contribution of fish in improving micronutrients contents in complementary foods for children aged 6 to 23 months old children in Lindi Rural. A cross-sectional study was done whereby, an interview was done (through structured questionnaire) to 212 caregivers with children aged 6 to 23...
ABSTRACT A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine iodine status of pregnant and lactating women in Arusha Municipality. Urine and salt samples were collected from a total of 429 respondents who were visiting Themi and Ngarenaro Reproductive and Child Care clinics. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-economic and demographic information from respondents and also wholesale and retail salt traders to ascertain their knowledge about iodised salt and IDD. Results reve...
ABSTRACT Legumes are important crops for improving food and nutrition security in Africa. However, there are few nutrition researches on lablab beans in Africa, except for programs focusing on improving soil properties. This study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional composition of seven varieties of cooked lablab beans grown in Tanzania. The lablab bean varieties both green and dried were cooked then analyzed for chemical composition, cooker-ability and sensory qualities. The parameters...
ABSTRACT A study was conducted to determine the effect of maturity stage on selected nutrients and anti-nutritional factors in selected indigenous African leafy vegetables namely Amaranths (Madiira Ex zim, and Madiira AM 38), African nightshade (Nduruma BG 16 and Olevolosi SS 49) and Spider plant. Vegetables were planted on plots and harvested at three maturity stages (21, 28 and 35 days). Chemical analyses were done to determine levels of vitamin C, iron and zinc and anti-antinutional factor...
ABSTRACT Pastoralism is a livelihood system more prone to environmental, economic, social and political threat and pressures. Outcomes of these effects have implications on gender roles, responsibilities, lifestyles, and activities. This study elucidated the influences of shifting pastoralism livelihood strategies on the changes in socio-cultural, gender norms, food choice and dietary pattern in six randomly selected villages of Handeni and Mvomero districts, Tanzania. A total of 436 respond...
ABSTRACT ii The study attempts to examine the livelihood strategies and household food security of vegetable street vendors in Morogoro town, Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) To document the nature of the institutional environment in which vegetable street vending business is taking place, (2) To identify the type and extent of livelihood assets owned by individuals working as vegetable street vendors, (3) To measure household food security and dietary diversity of vegetable ...