Malnutrition in Children
CAUSES OF MULNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEAR OLD IN MATHARE SLUMS NAIROBI
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A RESERCH PROPOSAL SUBMITED TO KENYA INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF A DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS MANAGEMENT
May 2012
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Contents
DECLARATION ii
Contents iii
ACKNOWLEGMENT v
ABSTRACT vi
ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS vii
CHAPTER I 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 2
1.3 Purpose of the study and objectives of the study 3
1.4 Significance of the study 3
1.5 Scope and delimitation 4
1.6 Limitation of the study 4
1.7 Assumption of the study 5
1.8 Conceptual framework 5
1.9 Definition of terms 6
CHAPTER II: 7
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 7
2.1 Definition of malnutrition 7
2.2 Causes of malnutrition 7
2.3 Forms of protein calories malnutrition 9
2.4 Impact of malnutrition 9
2.5 Management of malnutrition 10
2.6 Prevention of malnutrition 10
CHAPTER III 11
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 11
3.1 Introduction 11
3.2 Research design 11
3.3 Location of the study. 11
3.4 Target population 12
3.5 Sample size and sampling technique 12
3.6 Research instruments. 12
3.7 Data collection techniques 12
3.8 Data analysis. 13
References: 14
Appendix I 14
Time schedule 15
Appendix II 15
Budget 16
Appendix III-sample questionnaire 16
List of tables and figures Figure 1 5
ACKNOWLEGMENT
I wish to acknowledge friends and relatives who encourage me to go through the course and further my studies.
My sincere thanks and appreciation goes to [insert name(s) if you wish], who gave me courage and hope through out my studies. Also my colleagues and
PRESENTED BY
[Name]
Admission number
SUPERVISOR:
A RESERCH PROPOSAL SUBMITED TO KENYA INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF A DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS MANAGEMENT
May 2012
DECLARATION
Student’s declaration
I declare that this is my original work and has not been submitted in any other learning institution for the award of degree or diploma.
Name
Signature
Date
Supervisor declaration
This proposal has been submitted with any approval as college supervisor
Name Signature Date
Contents
DECLARATION ii
Contents iii
ACKNOWLEGMENT v
ABSTRACT vi
ABBREVIATIONS / ACRONYMS vii
CHAPTER I 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 2
1.3 Purpose of the study and objectives of the study 3
1.4 Significance of the study 3
1.5 Scope and delimitation 4
1.6 Limitation of the study 4
1.7 Assumption of the study 5
1.8 Conceptual framework 5
1.9 Definition of terms 6
CHAPTER II: 7
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 7
2.1 Definition of malnutrition 7
2.2 Causes of malnutrition 7
2.3 Forms of protein calories malnutrition 9
2.4 Impact of malnutrition 9
2.5 Management of malnutrition 10
2.6 Prevention of malnutrition 10
CHAPTER III 11
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 11
3.1 Introduction 11
3.2 Research design 11
3.3 Location of the study. 11
3.4 Target population 12
3.5 Sample size and sampling technique 12
3.6 Research instruments. 12
3.7 Data collection techniques 12
3.8 Data analysis. 13
References: 14
Appendix I 14
Time schedule 15
Appendix II 15
Budget 16
Appendix III-sample questionnaire 16
List of tables and figures Figure 1 5
ACKNOWLEGMENT
I wish to acknowledge friends and relatives who encourage me to go through the course and further my studies.
My sincere thanks and appreciation goes to [insert name(s) if you wish], who gave me courage and hope through out my studies. Also my colleagues and
References: 4. LC. Vogel, et al (1982) Health and Diseases in Kenya 5