• Effect of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) water extracts pretreatment on lipid oxidation in sun‐dried sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) from Lake Victoria, Tanzania 

  Chaula, Davis; Laswai, Henry; Chove, Bernard; Dalsgaard, Anders; Mdegela, Robinson; Jacobsen, Charlotte; Hyldig, Grethe (Food Science & Nutrition published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2019)

  Small indigenous fish species play a significant role in food and nutritional security of poor communities in developing countries. Sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) are fish species of Lake Victoria known to be a good ...
• Diet related chronic diseases in rural and urban Dar es Salaam. A case study of Ilala Municipality. 

  Kinabo, J. (Nutrion Congress, 2010)

  Increased energy intake and low physical activity are the major contributors to rising levels of overweight/obesity and their co- morbidities in many parts of the world. A Cross sectional survey was carried out on 270 ...
• Harvesting vegetables from the kitchen garden: an educative and sustainable approach to improve dietary practices and nutritional status among rural families in Tanzania 

  Mbwana, H. A.; Kinabo, J.; Lambert, C.; Biesalski, H. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Undernutrition continues to inflict significant social, health and economic consequences in developing countries, Tanzania inclusive. The aim of the present study was to implement, monitor and assess ...
• Nutrient intake of women of child bearing age from two Agro-climatic zones of Rural Areas in Tanzania 

  Mbwana, H. A.; Kinabo, J. (Tajas, 2020)

  Nutrient deficiencies impose significant public health problems in many developing countries affecting especially women of child bearing age and children. A household cross-sectional survey involving a sample of 351 ...
• Expert-based ex-ante assessments of potential social, ecological, and economic impacts of upgrading strategies for improving food security in rural Tanzania using the ScalA-FS approach 

  Graef, F.; Uckert, G.; Schindler, J.; König, H. J.; Mbwana, H. A.; Fasse, A.; Mwinuka, L.; Mahoo, H.; Kaburire, L.; Saidia, P.; Yustas, Y. M.; Silayo, V.; Makoko, B.; Kissoly, L.; Lambert, C.; Kimaro, A.; Sieber, S.; Hoffmann, H.; Kahimba, F. C.; Mutabazi, K. D. (Springer Science, 2017)

  Subsistence farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are highly vulnerable to food insecurity given their low adaptive capacity against ecological and socio-economic shocks. Therefore, food security is one of their main ...
• Gaps in knowledge and practice on dietary consumption among rural farming households; a call for nutrition education training in Tanzania 

  Bundala, N.; Kinabo, J.; Jumbe, T.; Bonatti, M.; Rybak, C.; Sieber, S. (Taylor & Francis, 2019)

  Dietary-related conditions are preventable only if people have better understanding of factors that underpin their dietary choices. A cross-sectional study was carried out to examine levels and gaps of nutrition knowledge ...
• Whole-blood fatty acids are associated with executive function in Tanzanian children aged 4–6 years: a cross-sectional study 

  Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Pontifex, M. B.; Fenton, J. I. (Cambridge University Press, 2016)

  Essential fatty acids (EFA) are PUFA that are metabolised to long-chain PUFA and are important for brain development and cognitive function. The objective of this study was to determine the association between whole-blood ...
• Unravelling process-induced pectin changes in the tomato cell wall: An integrated approach 

  Christiaens, Stefanie; Buggenhout, Sandy Van; Houben, Ken; Chaula, Davis; Loey, Ann M. Van; Hendrickx, Marc E. (Elsevier ltd., 2011)

  The activity of the pectin-modifying enzymes pectin-methylesterase (PME) and polygalacturonase (PG) in tomato fruit was tailored by processing. Tomatoes were either not pretreated, high-temperature blanched (inactivation ...
• Natural antioxidants from clove for protecting omega-3 fatty acids in sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) during deep frying process. 

  Chaula, Davis; Jacobsen, Charlotte; Laswai, Henry; Chove, Bernard; Dalsgaard, Anders; Mdegela, Robinson; Hyldig, Grethe (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019-04-11)

  Sardines (Rastrineobola argentea), popularly known as “dagaa” is one of the leading commercial fish species of Lake Victoria. The fatty fish species are attracting great attention because they are good source of omega-3 ...
• Protection against oxidation of Omega-3 Fatty Acids with natural antioxidants in clove (szygium aromaticum) water extracts during storage of sun dried sardines (Ratrineobola Argentea) 

  Chaula, Davis; Jacobsen, Charlotte; Laswai, Henry; Chove, Bernard; Dalsgaard, Anders; Mdegela, Robinson; Hyldig, Grethe (Fortune Journals, 2019)

  Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with beneficial health effects to humans if consumed in required amounts. Fatty fish species are known to be rich in marine-based omega-3 fatty ...
• Evaluation of fatty acid and mineral content of Tanzanian seeds and oils 

  Jumbe, T. J.; Li, W.; Kinabo, J. L.; Fenton, J. I.; Adjepong, M.; Pickens, C. A; Valentini, K. (ELSEVIER, 2016)

  Fatty acids (FA) and micronutrients are required for normal growth and development. Deficiency in FA and micronutrients is prevalent in several African countries. The objective of this study was to determine mineral and ...
• Whole blood levels of the n-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid are inversely associated with stunting in 2-to-6 year old Tanzanian Children: A cross-sectional study 

  Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J. (PLOS|ONE, 2016-03-03)

  Background In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA) are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children are poorly ...
• Whole blood levels of the n-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid are inversely associated with stunting in 2-to-6 year old Tanzanian Children: A cross-sectional study 

  Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J. I. (PLOS ONE, 2016-05-03)

  Background In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA) are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children are poorly ...
• A tailored nutrition education intervention improves women’s nutrition knowledge and dietary practices in farming households of Tanzania 

  Bundala, N.; Kinabo, J.; Jumbe, T.; Rybak, C.; Stuetz, W.; Sieber, S. (Symbiosis Group, 2020-02-17)

  A study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of a nutrition education intervention among women residing in the villages of Dodoma and Morogoro regions of Tanzania. Prior to the intervention, a baseline survey was ...
• Provitamin a carotenoids, tocopherols, ascorbic acid and minerals in indigenous leafy vegetables from Tanzania 

  Gowele, V. F.; Kinabo, J.; Jumbe, T.; Kirschmann, C.; Frank, J.; Stuetz, W. (MDPI, 2019)

  The essential micronutrients in indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) could substantially contribute to the micronutrient supply in rural communities in Tanzania, but concentrations differ between species. Provitamin A ...
• Does homestead livestock production and ownership contribute to consumption of animal source foods? A pre-intervention assessment of rural farming communities in Tanzania 

  Bundala, N.; Kinabo, J.; Jumbe, T.; Rybak, C.; Sieber, S. (Elsevier, 2020)

  Livestock production at homestead level is widely reported as an important pathway to achieve optimal consumption of Animal Source Foods (ASF) in a household. However, the empirical evidence is limited. This paper examines ...
• Overweight and obesity among adults in Same District, Tanzania 

  Msollo, S. S.; Chivaghula, T. J.; Muhimbula, H. S.; Kinabo, J.; Krawinkel, M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

  Overweight and obesity are malnutrition which needs great attention due to their health consequences. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 362 adults aged 25-55 years in 2012 to examine the prevalence of overweight, ...
• Comparing stakeholder views for mutual acceptable food value chain upgrading strategies in Tanzania 

  Mwinuka, L.; Schneider, I.; Maeda, C.; Mutabazi, K. D.; Makindara, J.; Graef, S.; Swai, E.; Mbwana, H.; Swamila, M. (Academic Journals, 2015)

  The number of rural poor has been reported to rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) while per capita food consumption in the region is on the decline and food insecurity has been much embedded. Thus, knowing upgrading strategies ...
• Effect of cooking on tannin and phytate content in different bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) varieties grown in Tanzania 

  Mamiro, P. S.; Mwanri, A. W.; Mongi, R. J.; Chivaghula, T. J.; Nyagaya, M.; Ntwenya, J. (Academic Journals, 2017)

  Phytates and tannins are present in varying proportions in legume based foods. Investigation on the effect of cooking on tannins and phytates was carried out on thirty eight raw and cooked bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) ...
• Food intake and dietary diversity of farming households in Morogoro Region, Tanzania 

  Kinabo, J.; Mamiro, P.; Dawkins, N.; Bundala, N.; Mwanri, A.; Majili, Z.; Jumbe, T.; Kulwa, K.; Mamiro, D.; Amuri, N.; Ngowi, M.; Msuya, J. (AJFAND, 2016)

  The Tanzanian economy depends heavily on agriculture and hence human labor provides much of the power needed for farming activities. This study was carried out to determine the diversity and dietary adequacy of farming ...

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