Complementary Feeding Practices and Childhood Malnutrition in South Africa: The Potential of <i>Moringa Oleifera</i> Leaf Powder as a Fortificant: A Narrative Review

Complementary Feeding Practices and Childhood Malnutrition in South Africa: The Potential of <i>Moringa Oleifera</i> Leaf Powder as a Fortificant: A Narrative Review

Poor complementary feeding is a common practice in developing regions, including South Africa (SA), and is one of the main contributing factors to childhood malnutrition. This paper reviews the literature on complementary feeding practices in SA and the potential of fortifying home-prepared compleme...

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Main Authors: Hlengiwe Sokhela, Laurencia Govender, Muthulisi Siwela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
dietary diversity
food-based interventions
indigenous crops
malnutrition
<i>Moringa oleifera</i>
weaning foods
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/8/2011

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