Background Studies have reported a poor diet quality among children in Ghana and other
developing countries. Inadequate dietary diversity among children may lead to deficiencies …

Vitamin A deficiency is common among preschoolers in low-income settings and a serious
public health concern due to its association to increased morbidity and mortality. The limited …

Background Over the last two decades, Indonesia has experienced remarkable economic
growth. However, the percentage of infants and young children meeting the minimum dietary …

Child hunger was prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the extent, determinants,
and impact on pre-school children aged 6 months to 7 years old from Malaysian urban poor …

Background Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive development, heavily influenced
by nutrition. Despite significant economic advancements, malnutrition and micronutrient …

Background Inadequate dietary diversity among children aged 6–23 months remains a
public problem in Ethiopia. Adequate dietary diversity is crucial for children to meet their …

Background Association between poor infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and
malnutrition in infants and young children (IYC) is well established. Furthermore, appropriate …

Abstract Background Many developing countries, Namibia included, have a high prevalence
of malnutrition among children, especially in rural subsistence farming areas where …

Introduction The World Health Organization recommends that children aged 6–23 months
should consume a diversified diet, including fruits and vegetables, during each meal …

The UNICEF Conceptual Framework of Determinants of Undernutrition indicates that most of
these determinants that result in malnutrition in children originate at the household level …