Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 298-304 , September 2008

Nutrient Intake and Nutritional Status Indicators of Participant and Nonparticipant Pupils of a Parent-supported School Lunch Program in Kenya

  • Mary K. Walingo, BEd, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Public Health and Community Development, Maseno University, Maseno, Kenya
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: School of Public Health and Community Development, Maseno University, Box 333, Maseno, Kenya; Phone: (+254) 057 351622; Fax: (+254) 057 351432
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  • Betty Musamali, MSc, BEd

      Affiliations

    • Bondo Teacher Training College, Bondo, Kenya

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 This work was funded by Maseno University, Kenya.

PII: S1499-4046(08)00614-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.04.353

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 298-304 , September 2008

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