Ann Munyaka
Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Publications
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Research Article
Post Covid-19 Drivers of Food Choices, Dietary Intake, and Nutrition Status of Undergraduate Students In Selected Universities In Kiambu County, Kenya
Author(s): Musanga Nasike Mercy*, Ann Munyaka and Eunice Njogu
University students represent a nutritionally vulnerable group due to increased independence in food choices, financial limitations, and evolving food environments. In Kenya, particularly in Kiambu County, rapid urbanization has contributed to poor dietary practices and a rising burden of malnutrition. The COVID-19 pandemic further disrupted food access, affordability, and consumption patterns, with lasting effects on students’ nutrition. This study examined post-COVID-19 factors influencing food choices and their relationship with dietary intake and nutritional status among undergraduate students. A cross-sectional analytical design was used, involving 384 students selected through multistage sampling from four universities (two public and two private). Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), and anthropometric measures, .. Read More»