Micronutrient deficiencies are among the top ten leading causes of death in Sub
Saharan Africa. In Suba district of Kenya, the problem is compounded by high poverty levels
and a high prevalence of HIV and AIDS. This study determined the effect of corn soy fortified
complementary food on serum zin...
Ohiokpehai, O
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Mbithe David, D
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Kamau, J
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[Serum zinc levels of school children on a corn-soy blend feeding trial in primary schools in Suba district, Kenya]
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Serum zinc levels of school children on a corn-soy blend feeding trial in primary schools in Suba district, Kenya
Objective: Poor nutrition and ill health affect the productivity, livelihoods and food access of a household.
This study investigated the impact of a nutrition and health programme on the socioeconomic status and
food access of households in Suba district, Kenya.
Methodology and results: Action r...
King´olla, B
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Ohiokpehai, O
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Mbithe David, D
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[The impact of a nutrition and health programme on the socio-economic status and food access of households in Suba District, Kenya]
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The impact of a nutrition and health programme on the socio-economic status and food access of households in Suba District, Kenya
Crop promotion is critical for market creation and rural growth in Africa. How to achieve this for crops, other than major staples (e.g., maize) and traditional export crops (e.g., tea), remains a problem since most African countries tend to focus policy attention to major staples and traditional...
Chianu, J.N.
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Ohiokpehai, O
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Adesina, A.A.
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Groot, Hugo de
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Sanginga, Nteranya
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[Promoting a versatile but yet minor crop : Soybean in the farming systems of Kenya]
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Promoting a versatile but yet minor crop : Soybean in the farming systems of Kenya