Disseminating nutrition information to various sectors of the population through Information Communication Technologies such as the internet, cell phones and computers, has the potential to impact Kenya's nutritional landscape positively, experts have said.
During the Second Annual Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Students' Association (KENDSA) Scientific Food and Nutrition Conference held at Egerton University's Njoro Main Campus, the specialists noted that the country had not fully exploited the potential of ICT, as a strong tool to create awareness among people and reduce malnutrition.
According to Kenya Nutritionists and Dietetics Institute (KNDI) Executive Director Dr David Okeyo, utilizing ICT could significantly improve nutrition outcomes by providing accessible and targeted nutrition education to mothers and caregivers through mobile apps, Short Message Services (SMS) and radio broadcasts.
Dr Okeyo noted that if such ICT infrastructure was utilized, it would enable mothers and caregivers to make informed dietary choices for their children, monitor their nutritional status, and access vital health information, particularly in remote areas where healthcare access might be limited.
