Incorrect Feeding Practices, Dietary Diversity Determinants and Nutritional Status in Children Aged 6-23 Months: An Observational Study in Rural Angola

More than a quarter of children who are affected by severe acute undernutrition reside in Sub-Saharan Africa. Incorrect feeding practices have a negative impact on a child's health in both the short and the long term, and the interval from conception to two years is the most critical for the de...

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Published in:Children (Basel) 2023-11, Vol.10 (12), p.1878
Main Authors: Pietravalle, Andrea, Dosi, Alessia, Inocêncio, Telmo Ambrosio, Cavallin, Francesco, Tomás, Joaquim, Putoto, Giovanni, Laforgia, Nicola
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth weight
Breastfeeding & lactation
Children
Data collection
Diet
dietary diversity
Food
Fruits
Health aspects
Hospitals
Households
incorrect feeding practices
Malnutrition
Milk
Mortality
Nutrition research
Nutritional status
Observational studies
Religion
Statistical analysis
Traditions
Vegetables
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Summary:More than a quarter of children who are affected by severe acute undernutrition reside in Sub-Saharan Africa. Incorrect feeding practices have a negative impact on a child's health in both the short and the long term, and the interval from conception to two years is the most critical for the development of undernutrition-related complications. These first 1000 days of life also represent an "opportunity window" for early interventions, hence, having a clear insight into dietary habits and the determinants of diet quality is fundamental to improving nutritional counseling practices. To investigate incorrect feeding practices, dietary diversity determinants and nutritional status in children aged 6-23 months. Prospective quali-quantitative observational study conducted at the Missionary Catholic Hospital of Chiulo (Angola) from March to April 2023. Of 250 children, global acute malnutrition affected 25.2% and was associated with starting complementary feeding at
ISSN:2227-9067
2227-9067
DOI:10.3390/children10121878