A5056454766- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food composition and properties
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Food and Agricultural Sciences
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Phytase and its Applications
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Peanut Plant Research Studies
- Coconut Research and Applications
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Nuts composition and effects
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Potato Plant Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
University of Rwanda
2017-2024
University of Global Health Equity
2024
University of Nairobi
2021
University of Kigali
2011
Sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) are important nutritious staple crop in Rwanda.The aim of the study was to compare nutritional composition selected yellow and white sweet potato varieties cultivated Rwanda.Two (Kwizekumwe, 440170) two (Mugande Rutambira 4-160) were used for study.Estimation moisture, ash, protein, crude fibre conducted using standard AOAC procedures.Total reducing sugars β carotene determined by UV Spectrophotometric method.The revealed that moisture content quite high...
No data exist on the nutrient composition of some important Rwandan staples. The aim this study was to evaluate content red kidney beans, sweet potato roots, amaranth leaves and carrot roots. About 6 kg each raw material were cleaned conditioned prior mechanical drying, ground sieved [60-mesh] into flour then subjected quantitative analysis for proximate content,energy, calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), vitamin A C. Proximate determination done using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS),...
Abstract A bean‐based composite soup flour (CSF) containing red kidney beans, sweet potatoes, amaranth leaves, and carrots was developed using Nutrisurvey software to choose four nutritious CSFs, which were then subjected sensory evaluation select the most preferred CSF by mothers with young children. The top‐ranked analyzed for energy, proximate composition, selected mineral/vitamin content. Additionally, swelling capacity, water oil absorption emulsion activity/stability, foaming...
Rwanda is implementing the self-sustaining extension system through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and Promoters (FP) approaches. The objective of this paper was to find out impact in order help stakeholders improve its current implementation. methodology includes a desk review reports, face interview with 60 participants 5 focus group discussions between February May 2016. It also 400 trained farmers non-trained farmers. found that 92% FFS facilitators 62% farmer promoters were very active...
Biofortification, the process of enhancing micronutrient content staple crops, is a nutrition-sensitive agricultural intervention with potential to increase intakes and improve health outcomes, especially among vulnerable populations. Although data are available on number farming households that grow biofortified information coverage foods in general population limited. Such critical assess performance biofortification programs guide decisions related program implementation while...
The objective of this study was to determine the effect soaking, boiling and frying on retention micro-minerals as well degradation polyphenols phytic acids. Soaking beans did not significantly (p > 0.05) decrease mineral, total polyphenol acid content beans. While < decreased concentration but mineral Frying boiled increased acids in Data obtained indicates that cooking without discarding soaking water broth results into greater minerals may be detrimental bioavailability because it...
Background: Health workers are constantly exposed to chemical, physical, psychological and biological agents that affect their health. Regular information is critical for setting priorities necessary enhance health safety. The study determined the occurrence of occupational hazards among care worker in three selected district facilities Kigali, Rwanda (July-December 2016).Methods: It adopted a cross-sectional design involving both qualitative quantitative data collection approaches. A total...
Economic growth in Rwanda is associated with significant changes food systems, access to health and other services, lifestyle, nutritional transitions. Nevertheless, our knowledge of dietary patterns remains limited. The present study aimed identify the habits young adult population assess factors. A developed validated semi-quantitative frequency questionnaire covering a one-year period was used collect data on intake 1,218 participants (18–35 years old) from end January April 2023...
Women in Rwanda are still suffering from overweight and obesity health-related complications. However, little is known about overweight/obesity prevention knowledge factors associated with among women. The aim of this study was to determine women attending Kibagabaga Hospital Rwanda. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design conducted aged 20-45 years that selected randomly. structured questionnaire used collect data 384 seeking health care at the hospital during period. SPSS version...