Prof. Elizabeth Nafula Kuria

Academic Qualifications

Research Interests

Books & Book Chapters

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Joint-authored articles in refereed journals (18):

1. Kiio, J., Nduati, R., Kuria, E., Ochola, S., & Okoth, J. (2023). Bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in selected complementary foods fortified with micronutrient powders in Kenya. International Food Research Journal, 30(2), 514-523.
2. Kiio, J., Ochola, S., Nduati, R., Kuria, E., Mathenge, S., & Okoth, J. (2022). Bioequivalence of micronutrient powders to Corn-soy Blend on serum zinc concentration of children (6-36 months) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika urban slums, Kenya: A cluster randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 17(9), e0274870. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274870
3. Kuria, E., Ochola, S., Nduati, R., Kiio, J. & Okoth, J. (2018). Effect of micronutrient powders on iron status of children aged 6-36 months in Thika, Kenya. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 18(1), 13129-13144.
4. Kuria, E., Mwaniki, A. & Tuitoek, P. (2017). Household food security status and dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Food Research, 6(2), 78-89.
5. Kuria, E. & Ochola, S. (2016). Influence of household income on dietary diversity and nutritional status of children under five in Nairobi informal settlements. East African Medical Journal, 93(4), 145-156.
6. Kuria, E., Tuitoek, P. & Wandayi, O. (2015). Maternal nutrition knowledge and child feeding practices in rural Kenya. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 15(3), 10031-10046.
7. Kuria, E. & Waudo, J. (2014). Utilization of indigenous vegetables and their contribution to household food security in Western Kenya. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 75, 6189-6198.
8. Kuria, E. (2013). Anaemia prevalence and dietary patterns among pregnant women in Murang'a County, Kenya. Pan African Medical Journal, 15, 88.
9. Kuria, E., Mwaniki, A. & Wambui, T. (2012). Effect of nutrition education on infant feeding practices among mothers in urban informal settlements. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 12(7).
10. Kuria, E. (2011). Household coping strategies for food insecurity in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5(2), 55-67.
11. Kuria, E. & Tuitoek, P. (2010). Dietary diversity and nutrient adequacy among schoolchildren in Nairobi's informal settlements. East African Journal of Public Health, 7(3), 234-241.
12. …and 7 further joint-authored refereed journal articles documented in CV.

Individually-authored articles in refereed journals (5):

1. Kuria, E. N. (2018). Determinants of stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Kajiado County, Kenya. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 18(2), 13355-13370.
2. Kuria, E. N. (2016). Food taboos and their effects on maternal and child nutrition in selected Kenyan communities. Journal of Ethnic Foods, 3(2), 110-117.
3. Kuria, E. N. (2014). Nutritional status of older persons in Kenya: a community-based assessment. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 14(5), 9215-9228.
4. Kuria, E. N. (2012). Breastfeeding practices and complementary feeding among mothers in Nairobi's peri-urban areas. East African Medical Journal, 89(6), 198-205.
5. Kuria, E. N. (2010). Food fortification: opportunities and challenges for combating micronutrient deficiencies in Kenya. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(1), 22-30.

Articles in conference proceedings (2):

• Kuria, E. N. (2017). Food security determinants among smallholder farming households. Proceedings of the 3rd FANUS Conference, Arusha, Tanzania.
• Kuria, E. N. & Ochola, S. (2013). Anaemia and nutrition interventions among pregnant women. Proceedings of the National Food and Nutrition Symposium, Nairobi.

Consultancies & Research Projects (20 completed assignments, 2010–2018)

• 2018 — Nutrition situation analysis and dietary assessment consultancy, Kiambu County Department of Health.
• 2017 — Household food security and dietary diversity baseline survey for an NGO-funded livelihoods programme, Machakos County.
• 2017 — Technical consultant, school feeding programme evaluation, Ministry of Education pilot counties.
• 2016 — Maternal and child nutrition KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices) survey, informal settlements of Nairobi.
• 2016 — Consultant nutritionist, micronutrient powders intervention research project, Thika urban slums (with Drs Kiio, Ochola, Nduati).
• 2015 — Indigenous foods value-chain assessment and utilization study, Western Kenya.
• 2015 — Community nutrition education curriculum development consultancy for a county health department.
• 2014 — Anaemia prevalence and dietary intake assessment among pregnant women, Murang'a County.
• 2014 — Dietary diversity and food access study among smallholder farming households, Kiambu County.
• 2013 — Nutrition programme evaluation consultancy for a faith-based development organisation.
• 2013 — Food taboos and cultural practices documentation study in selected Kenyan communities.
• 2012 — Infant and young child feeding practices assessment, urban informal settlements.
• 2012 — Technical resource person, household food security mapping exercise, arid and semi-arid counties.
• 2011 — Coping-strategies study on household food insecurity in ASAL regions.
• 2011 — Nutritional status assessment of schoolchildren, Nairobi informal settlements.
• 2010 — Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices study, peri-urban Nairobi.
• 2010 — Older persons' nutritional status community assessment, multi-county study.
• 2010 — Food fortification feasibility consultancy for a development partner programme.
• 2010 — Dietary diversity and nutrient adequacy assessment among schoolchildren.
• 2010 — Community nutrition baseline survey for a county-level maternal health initiative.

Conference Presentations & Participation

• Kuria, E. N. (2017). Household food security determinants among smallholder farmers. 3rd FANUS Conference, Arusha, Tanzania.
• Kuria, E. N. (2016). Dietary diversity and household income linkages in Nairobi informal settlements. National Food and Nutrition Symposium, Nairobi.
• Kuria, E. N. (2015). Maternal nutrition knowledge and child feeding practices in rural Kenya. FANUS 3rd Biennial Scientific Conference, Arusha, Tanzania.
• Kuria, E. N. (2014). Indigenous vegetables and household food security in Western Kenya. African Nutrition Society Conference.
• Kuria, E. N. (2013). Anaemia and nutrition interventions among pregnant women. National Food and Nutrition Symposium, Nairobi.
• Kuria, E. N. (2012). Effect of nutrition education on infant feeding practices. Integrated Nutrition Conference, Nairobi.
• Kuria, E. N. (2011). Household coping strategies for food insecurity in ASAL Kenya. Kenyatta University Annual Research Conference.
• Kuria, E. N. (2010). Dietary diversity and nutrient adequacy among schoolchildren. Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) Conference, Nairobi.
• …and additional documented conference presentations and participations spanning the period (full listing available in CV; for Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor promotion documentation).

Administrative Roles

• Associate Professor, Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Kenyatta University
• Member, departmental and school examination boards and curriculum review committees

Professional Affiliations

• Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI)
• African Nutrition Society (ANS)
• Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS)