Complementary feeding practices and nutrient intake from habitual complementary foods of infants and children aged 6-18 months old in Lusaka, Zambia

Owino,V.O.; Amadi,B.; Sinkala,M.; Filteau,S.; Tomkins,A.

African Journal Of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition And Development: 1, 28-47

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 1684-5374
Document Number: 202830
Poor quality complementary foods with low nutrient density and inappropriate feeding practices have been identified among the major causes of malnutrition in young children. In many developing countries, complementary foods are introduced too early or too late and the quality and quantity of the foods are insufficient, leading to a great risk of nutritional deficiencies during the second half of infancy.

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