After growing bacteria on a selective media such as violet red bile agar (VRBA) for identification of coliforms it is of essence to carry out some further tests to confirm if the bacteria growing on the agar media are trully Read more…
Chuka University staff gather together for prayers once every year in a fellowship that unites both top management including the Vice Chancellor, Deputy vice chancellors, teaching and non teaching staff under one roof for a fellowship. Psalm 133 says, how Read more…
Macronutrients include minerals and vitamins. They are needed by the human bod in small quantities. Most of the foods that we consume have varied levels of some of these micronutrients. Thus, every time you eat, the food contributes to your Read more…
Protein are important macronutrients required for repair of worn out tissues, growth and development. However, that does not mean that we should consume them in excess. This is because the body does not store excess proteins, at least not in Read more…
The recommended dietary allowance for proteins is based on body weight. For a healthy adult, the recommended dietary allowance is 0.8g/kg, which is approximately 10% of the recommended total calories. Thus, for a person who has 60 kg on average, Read more…
Diet planners have developed several ways to select foods. Whatever plan or combination of plans they use; they keep in mind the following six basic diet planning principles. Adequacy – An adequate diet should provide enough energy and enough of Read more…
FS Tutor app is a new app that provides you a chance to test your understanding of food science and technology. It is packed with quizzes for specific subjects or courses taught to food scientists at the university level. In Read more…
Introduction Farmers require rapid, cost-effective, green and non-destructive methods for monitoring changes in the physical and chemical properties of crops throughout the lifecycle of the plant with the goal to establish the optimum harvest time, to improve agronomic management practices Read more…
From current data on fatalities around the world, older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Most people infected with the virus will experience Read more…
After many argonizing hours for users, these services are coming back. WhatsApp reports that they are now 100% functional. Of course many users are thrilled to continue socializing with their friends and families. Of interest going forward would be the Read more…
