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Malnutrition amidst plenty: An assessment of factors responsible for persistent high levels of childhood stunting in food secure Western Uganda by Kikafunda, JK, Agaba, E, Bambona, A

“…In spite of favourable natural and human resource capacity, malnutrition remains an important health and welfare problem in Uganda especially among children…”
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Nutritional status and functional ability of the elderly aged 60 to 90 years in the Mpigi district of central Uganda by Kikafunda, Joyce K., Lukwago, Fred B.

“…This study assessed the nutritional status of the elderly and their functional ability because poor nutritional status in the elderly is associated with poor…”
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Roles and capacity of duty bearers in the realization of the human right to adequate food in Uganda by Rukundo, PM, Kikafunda, JK, Oshaug, A

“…The right to adequate food recognised under international law provides a strong foundation for eradicating hunger and malnutrition in all nations. Uganda…”
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Roles and capacity of duty bearers in the realization of the human right to adequate food in Uganda by Rukundo, PM, Kikafunda, JK, Oshaug, A

“…The right to adequate food recognised under international law provides a strong foundation for eradicating hunger and malnutrition in all nations. Uganda…”
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Utilization of indigenous food plants in Uganda: A case study of south-western Uganda by Musinguzi, E, Kikafunda, JK, Kiremire, BT

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Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of older adults in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa: region, sex, and age differences by Cheserek, Mj, Tuitoek, Pj, Waudo, Jn, Msuya, Jm, Kikafunda, Jk

“…Background: Malnutrition, either as undernutrition or overnutrition, leads to detrimental alterations in body composition. The objective of this study was to…”
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Addressing malnutrition through profesional and inter agency networking: The Uganda Action for Nutrition Society by Fungo, R, Rukundo, PM, Kikafunda, JK

“…This paper considers the role of professional societies and networks in building capacity for improved nutrition through cohesion with relevant national…”
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Risk Factors for Early Childhood Malnutrition in Uganda by Kikafunda, Joyce K, Walker, Ann F, Collett, David, Tumwine, James K

“…To assess the dietary and environmental factors influencing stunting and other signs of poor nutritional status of children <30 months of age in a central…”
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Nutritional and health status of primary school children in rural Uganda by Acham, H, Kikafunda, JK, Tylleskar, T, Malde, MK

“…Poor nutrition and health can affect children’s education. The nutritional status of school children (9-15 years) was assessed in Kumi district, Eastern Uganda…”
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NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLCHILDREN IN RURAL UGANDA by Acham, H, Kikafunda, JK, Tylleskar, T, Malde, MK

“…Poor nutrition and health can affect children's education. The nutritional status of school children (9-15 years) was assessed in Kumi district, Eastern Uganda…”
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Nutritional Status Of Children (6-59 Months) Among HIV-Positive Mothers/Caregivers Living In An Urban Setting Of Uganda by Bukusuba, J, Kikafunda, JK, Whitehead, RG

“…Few studies have attempted to establish the burden of childhood malnutrition and the associated factors among households of HIV-positive mothers/caregivers…”
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Diet and socio-economic factors and their association with the nutritional status of pre-school children in a low income suburb of Kampala city, Uganda by Kikafunda, JK, Tumwine, JK

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Young Children Feeding And Zinc Levels Of Complementary Foods In Western Cameroon by Kana, SMM, Kikafunda, JK, Meli, FC, Gouado, I, Zollo, PHA, Oberleas, D, Tetanye, E

“…Malnutrition among young children in Cameroon starts during complementary feeding or the transition period. Last nutritional surveys indicated high prevalence…”
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Nutritional status of children (6-59 months) among HIV-positive mothers/caregivers living in an urban setting of Uganda by Bukusuba, J, Kikafunda, J.K, Whitehead, R.G

“…Few studies have attempted to establish the burden of childhood malnutrition and the associated factors among households of HIV-positive mothers/caregivers…”
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Effect of zinc supplementation on growth and body composition of ugandan preschool children : a randomized, controlled, intervention trial by KIKAFUNDA, J. K, WALKER, A. F, ALLAN, E. F, TUMWINE, J. K

“…Despite ample food supplies, the incidence of childhood underweight and stunting remains high in Uganda. Many factors contribute to this situation, but the…”
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Prevalence Of Early Childhood Malnutrition And Influencing Factors In Peri Urban Areas Of Kabarole District, Western Uganda by Turyashemererwa, FM, Kikafunda, JK, Agaba, E

“…Uganda has one of the highest levels of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa. It is well documented that the nutritional status of young children is one of…”
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WEANING FOODS AND PRACTICES IN CENTRAL UGANDA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Kikafunda JK, Walker AF and JK Tumwine

“…Breast milk is the natural first food for infants and should be fed alone for the first 4 to 6 months of life. After 6 months however, breast milk alone is not…”
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PRODUCTION METHODS AND COMPOSITION OF BUSHERA: A Ugandan Traditional Fermented Cereal Beverage by Muyanja CMBK, Kikafunda JK, Narvhus JA, Helgetun K and T Langsrud

“…A survey was conducted using a questionnaire to document the production methods of Bushera, a Ugandan traditional fermented cereal beverage, in the districts…”
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Influence Of Variety, Growth Location And Storage conditions On Development Of Hard-to-cook Defect In Common Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris . L) by Balamaze, J, Muyonga, J.H, Kyamuhangire, W.M, Kikafunda, J.K, Nakimbugwe, D, Ugen, M

“…Storage of beans, especially at temperatures higher than 25ºC, and relative humidity greater than 65%, lead to development of the hard-to-cook (HTC) defect…”
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Socio-economic risk factors for severe protein energy malnutrition among children in Mulago Hospital, Kampala by OWOR, M, TUMWINE, J. K, KIKAFUNDA, J. K

“…Despite Uganda's recent economic success, malnutrition is still an important public health problem and little information is available on socio-economic risk…”
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