• Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania 

  Marcel, M.; Turyashemererwa, F; Mukisa, I; Mongi, R (2016)

  Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in ...
• Nutritional evaluation of complementary porridge formulated from orange-­fleshed sweet potato, amaranth grain, pumpkin seed, and soybean flours 

  Marcel, Mary R.; Chacha, James S.; Ofoedu, Chigozie E. (2021)

  Supplementing breastmilk with poor energy and nutrient-­dense complementary foodstuffs for young children and infants has resulted in malnutrition, poor growth, and retardation of infant development in many sub-­Saharan ...
• Trans fatty acids in Tanzania: are consumers and processors aware of the associated health hazards? a case of Morogoro 

  Nzunda, G.; Kinabo, J.; Chove, L.M. (TAJAS, 2021)

  Several studies have shown an association between Trans Fatty acids (TFAs) consumption and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). FAO and WHO recommend that the TFAs in human dietary fat should be reduced to ...
• Reduction of preharvest and postharvest losses of sweet orange (citrus sinensis l. osberck) using hexanal in Eastern Tanzania 

  Mwatawala, Maulid W.; Baltazari, Anna; Msogoya, Theodosy J.; Mtui, Hosea D.; Samwel, Jaspa; Chove, Lucy M. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019)

  Fruits are rich in phytochemicals that protect human populations against diseases (Hung et al. 2004; Dauchet et al. 2006; Bellavia et al. 2013). Nutrients contained in fruits include essential vitamins, minerals, ...
• Effects of storage conditions, storage duration and post-harvest treatments on nutritional and sensory quality of orange (Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck) fruits 

  Baltazari, Anna; Mtui, Hosea D.; Mwatawala, Maulid W.; Chove, Lucy M.; Msogoya, Theodosy; Samwel, Jaspa; Subramanian, Jayasankar (Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-10-15)

  The fruits of Msasa and Jaffa orange varieties were harvested and subjected to post-harvest treatments namely; dipping in hexanal, dipping in calcium chloride and compared with untreated control; and they were stored ...
• Evaluation of post-harvest losses and shelf life of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Eastern zone of Tanzania 

  Baltazari, Anna; Mtui, Hosea; Chove, Lucy; Msogoya, Theodosy; Kudra, Abdul; Tryphone, George; Samwel, Jaspa; Paliyath, Gopinadhan; Sullivan, Alan; Subramanian, Jayasankar; Mwatawala, Maulid (Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-12)

  Post-harvest loss negatively impacts food security, nutrition and economic stability of farmers, exporters, traders and consumers. Experiments were conducted to assess the effects of post-harvest techniques on the shelf ...
• Modelling the potential cost-effectiveness of food-based programs to reduce malnutrition 

  Webb, Patrick; Wendelin, Akwilina; Masters, William A.; Rosettie, Katherine L.; Leech, Ashley A.; Cohen, Joshua; Blakstad, Mia; Kranz, Sarah; Mozaffarian, Dariush (Elsevier/ ScienceDirect, 2021)

  Poor quality diets contribute to malnutrition globally, but evidence is weak on the cost-effectiveness of food- based interventions that shift diets. This study assessed 11 candidate interventions developed through ...
• Body mass index and dietary diversity of kitchen workers using different types of cooking fuels in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania 

  Mwanri, A. W.; Mahembe, A.; Msuya, J. J. (Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019-12-13)

  Vulnerability to indoor pollution depends on the individual’s nutritional status as well as the nature and duration of exposure. The aim of this study was to assess Body Mass Index (BMI) and dietary diversity among kitchen ...
• Prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy and influence of body fat on development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha region, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Martin, Haikael David; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Petrucka, Pammla (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019)

  Background: Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is a medical condition resulting from either pre-existing diabetes or insulin resistance developed during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia ...
• Postpartum hyperglycemia and pregnancy outcomes among women in Arusha Region, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin (AJOL, 2022)

  Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a medical condition that disappears after delivery if early diagnosis and management are done. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia six weeks postpartum ...
• Association between dietary diversity with overweight and obesity: A cross-sectional study conducted among pastoralists in Monduli District in Tanzania 

  Khamis, Ahmed Gharib; Ntwenya, Julius Edward; Senkoro, Mbazi; Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey; Kreppel, Katharina; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Bonfoh, Bassirou; Kwesigabo, Gideon (Plos One, 2021)

  Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising at a rapid pace and is associated with negative health consequences like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Obesity is a multifactorial ...
• Nutrient content of complementary foods for children in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

  Tesha, A. P.; Mwanri, A. W.; Nyaruhucha, C. N. (Academic Journals, 2022)

  Complementary feeding is an effective strategy in reducing the levels of malnutrition among children aged 6-23 months. Little is known about the preparation and nutrient content of locally made complementary foods in ...
• Simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in Arusha urban, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Martin, Haikael David; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Petrucka, Pammla (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022)

  Background: Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Tanzania is challenged by limited resources. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes ...
• Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among school children in Morogoro Region, Tanzania.  

  Muhomba, Elina Stanley; Msollo, Safiness Simon; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin (Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 2023-01)

  Background: Being overweight and obese involve health risks as well as possible consequences for individuals’ and communities’ social and economic well-being. It was previously considered an adult health concern, but it ...
• Dietary patterns, nutrient intakes and metabolic conditions among agro-pastoralists in Monduli District, Tanzania 

  Khamis, Ahmed Gharib; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Senkoro, Mbazi; Kreppel, Katharina; Bonfoh, Bassirou; Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey; Kwesigabo, Gideon (Dovepress, 2022)

  Background: Unhealthy dietary patterns have contributed to the increase in metabolic syndromes in Tanzania. This study aimed to examine dietary patterns, nutrient intakes and investigate the association with obesity and ...
• Low leptin levels are associated with elevated physical activity among lean school children in rural Tanzania 

  Ludwig, Christine; Knoll‐Pientka, Nadja; Mwanri, Akwilina; Erfle, Celina; Onywera, Vincent; Tremblay, Mark S.; Bühlmeier, Judith; Luzak, Agnes; Ferland, Maike; Schulz, Holger; Libuda, Lars; Hebebrand, Johannes (BMC Public Health, 2022)

  Background: In Sub-Saharan African countries, rapid urbanization and increasing socio-economic status are associ‐ ated with a transition to decreased physical activity (PA). A more sedentary lifestyle is linked to increased ...
• Adequacy of macro and micronutrients in infants and young children’s diets in Zanzibar, Tanzania 

  Kinabo, Joyce; Mamiro, Peter; Mwanri, Akwilina; Bundala, Nyamizi; Kulwa, Kissa; Picado, Janeth; Ntwenya, Julius; Nombo, Aneth; Mzimbiri, Rehema; Ally, Fatma; Salmini, Asha; Juma, Abuu; Macha, Elizabeth; Cheung, Edith; Msuya, John (African Health Sciences, 2019)

  Background: A study was conducted in Zanzibar using ProPAN software to assess nutrient adequacy of foods given to infants and children aged 6-23 months old in Zanzibar. Methodology: The 24-hr dietary recall method embedded ...
• Total body fat is associated with increased risk for pre-diabetes and hypertension among secondary school adolescents in Morogoro Region, Tanzania 

  Makbel, Khadija; Mwanri, Akwilina; Ramaiya, Kaushik (Iomcworld, 2022)

  Aims: We aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among adolescents in Morogoro region, Tanzania. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, which involved 384 ...
• Insulin resistance among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha region, Tanzania 

  Msollo, Safiness Simon; Martin, Haikael David; Mwanri, Akwilina Wendelin; Petrucka, Pammla (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2019)

  Aim: To establish the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) and its determinants among selected pregnant women in urban Arusha for taking preventive measures. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March ...
• Prevalence and determinants of undernutrition among 6- to 59-months-old children in lowland and highland areas in Kilosa district, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study 

  Mrema, Jackline D.; Elisaria, Ester; Mwanri, Akwilina W.; Nyaruhucha, Cornelio M. (Hindawi, 2021)

  Background. Undernutrition is the most dominant form of malnutrition among children in developing countries. Studies conducted in Tanzania have reported high levels of undernutrition among children below five years of ...

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