• Awareness and screening practices for gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in Arusha Urban, Tanzania 

  Martin, H. D.; Msollo, S. S.; Mwanri, A. W.; Petrucka, P. (AJOL, 2021)

  Awareness is an important aspect for seeking self-prevention, diagnosis, and management of gestational diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to assess awareness and history of screening practices for gestational diabetes ...
• Trans fatty acids (tfas) in selected processed foods in retail Markets of Morogoro 

  Nzunda, L.G; Kinabo, J.L; Chove, L.M (2022)

  Globally, increased Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs) intake is estimated to be responsible for more than 500,000 deaths annually. There are consistent evidences of adverse health effects of industrial TFAs on blood lipoprotein ...
• Growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, caecal fermentation, ileal morphology and caecal microflora of growing rabbits fed diets containing probiotics and prebiotics 

  Oso, A.O.; Idowu, O.M.O.; Haastrup, A.S.; Ajibade, A.J.; Olowonefa, K.O.; Aluko, A.O.; Ogunade, I.M.; Osho, S.O.; Bamgbose, A.M. (Elsevier, 2013-06)

  Ninety eight male, mixed breed weaner rabbits were used in a 70 day feeding trial to study the performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, caecal fermentation, ileal mor- phology and caecal microflora of growing rabbits ...
• Dry matter intake, dry matter digestibility and growth performance in goats fed grass-based diet (Brachiaria or Cenchrus) compared with a concentrate-based diet 

  Ruvuga, Peter Rogers; Wredle, Ewa; Fupi, George Ferdinand; Mtwange, Christopher Augustino; Kasiba, Boniface Richard; Selemani, Ismail Saidi; Kronqvist, Cecilia (Academic Journals, 2021-09)

  Dry matter digestibility (DMD), dry matter intake (DMI) and growth performance of concentrate- and forage-based diets were investigated using 24 growing Blended goats (12 males, 12 females) weighing 16.5±1.2 kg (mean±sd). ...
• Thermic effect of food in man: effect of meal composition, and energy content 

  Kinabo, J. L.; Durnin, J. V. G. A (British Journal of Nutrition, 1990-02)

  The effect of meal composition and energy content on the thermic effect of food (TEF) was investigated in sixteen adult, non-obese female subjects. Each subject consumed four different test meals, each meal on a different ...
• Formulation and sensory evaluation of complementary foods from local, cheap and readily available cereals and legumes in Iringa, Tanzania 

  Muhimbula, Happiness S.; Zacharia, Abdulsudi Issa; Kinabo, Joyce (2011-01)

  Complementary foods in most developing countries are based on staple cereal or root crops. Although, commercial foods of high quality are occasionally available, they are often expensive and therefore unaffordable by ...
• Health problems related to algal bloom among seaweed farmers in coastal areas of Tanzania 

  Msuya, Flower, E.; Kyewalyanga, Margaret S.; Mmochi, Aviti, J.; Mwihia, Evalyn, W.; Skjerve, Eystein; Ngowi, Helena A; Lyche, Jan, L.; Said, Aziza, H. (Academic Journals [Commercial Publisher], 2018-08)

  There is a scarcity of research-based data on the factors associated with skin irritation due to algal blooms in seaweed farming. Changes in temperature with an increase in nutrients levels lead to the growth of harmful ...
• Thermic effect of food in man: effect of meal composition, and energy content 

  Kinabo, J. L; Durnin, J. V. G. A (1990-02)

  The effect of meal composition and energy content on the thermic effect of food (TEF) was investigated in sixteen adult, non-obese female subjects. Each subject consumed four different test meals, each meal on a different ...
• Smallholder pig production: prevalence and risk factors of ectoparasites 

  Braae, U.C.; Ngowi, H.A.; Johansen, M.V. (ELSEVIER, 2012-12)

  A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania, with the aim of describing the distribution and diversity of ectoparasites on pigs, within confinement and free-range production systems of smallholder ...
• Impact of vaccination against chicken Newcastle disease on food intake and food security in rural households in Tanzania 

  Knueppel, Danielle; Cardona, Carol; Msoffe, Peter; Demment, Montague; Kaiser, Lucia (2010)

  Background. Small-scale poultry production has the potential to increase animal-source food consumption, improve household income, and reduce food insecurity. Objective. To assess the impact of a chicken Newcastle disease ...
• Effects of Commiphora swynnertonii on weight and plasma cholesterol levels in Rattus rattus 

  Mdegela, R. H; Bakari, G. G; Simon, S; Mosha, T. E. C (2016-09)

  Experimental studies that aimed to determine the effects of crude aqueous resin extracts of the Commiphora swynnertonii on plasma cholesterol levels and weight changes were carried out in rats (Rattus rattus). A total ...
• Gestational diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and metaregression on prevalence and risk factors 

  Mwanri, Akwilina W.; Kinabo, Joyce; Ramaiya, Kaushik; Feskens, Edith J. M. (Wiley, 2015-08)

  objective We systematically reviewed publications on prevalence and risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the 47 countries of sub-Saharan Africa. methods We conducted a systematic search in PUBMED and ...
• A Prospective Study of Growth and Biomarkers of Exposure to Aflatoxin and Fumonisin during Early Childhood in Tanzania 

  Shirima, Candida P.; Kimanya, Martin E.; Routledge, Michael N.; Srey, Chou; Kinabo, Joyce L.; Hans‐Ulrich Humpf, Hans‐Ulrich; Wild, Christopher P.; Tu, Yu-Kang; Gong, Yun Yun (BMC [Commercial Publisher], 2015-10)

  Background: Aflatoxin and fumonisin are toxic food contaminants. Knowledge about effects of their exposure and coexposure on child growth is inadequate. Objective: We investigated the association between child growth ...
• Women’s work in farming, child feeding practices and nutritional status among under-five children in rural Rukwa, Tanzania 

  Nordang, Sunniva; Shoo, Tiransia; Ottesene, Gerd Holmboe-; kinabo, joyce; Wandel, Margareta (Cambridge University Press, 2015-10)

  Some progress has been achieved in reducing the prevalence of undernutrition among children under 5 years of age in Tanzania. In the Rukwa region (2010), the level of stunted and underweight children was 50·4 and 13·5 %, ...
• Constraints on good child-care practices and nutritional status in urban Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania 

  Kulwa, Kissa B. M.; Kinabo, Joyce L. D.; Modest, Beata (SAGE Publications, 2006)

  Background Care is increasingly being recognized as a crucial input to child health and nutrition, along with food security, availability of health services, and a healthy environment. Although significant gains have been ...
• 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 ...

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