Complementary feeding practices, dietary diversity, and nutrient composition of complementary foods of children 6–24 months old in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Complementary feeding practices, dietary diversity, and nutrient composition of complementary foods of children 6–24 months old in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Mothers and caregivers typically feed infants according to their culture, purchase power and level of awareness with no due diligence to nutritional quality of the diet. Scientific evidence on nutritional adequacy of predominant complementary foods is critical for planning and pr...

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Main Authors: Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Nejat Kiyak, Tefera Belachew, Oliver Hensel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Dietary diversity
Nutrient adequacy
Complementary foods
Proximate composition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41043-019-0172-6

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