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To evaluate the impact of the Nutritious School Meals Programme on adolescent growth in Nairobi.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Nutritious School Meals Programme and Adolescent Growth in Nairobi: A Mixed Methods Study

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To evaluate the impact of the Nutritious School Meals Programme on adolescent growth in Nairobi.
Conducted a mixed methods approach combining a randomized controlled trial and qualitative interviews.
Collected data from 10 schools in Nairobi.
Analyzed height and weight changes over one year among adolescents receiving school meals.
Adolescents receiving school meals showed a statistically significant increase in height and weight.
Average growth rate observed was 5% over one year for those receiving meals.
Findings suggest a positive impact of nutritious meals on adolescent health.

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Mixed methods study demonstrates significant growth in adolescents receiving nutritious school meals, implying better health outcomes.

Nyaga Ochieng Nyago (2003) studied this question.

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