Uptake of minimum acceptable diet among children aged 6–23 months in orthodox religion followers during fasting season in rural area, DEMBECHA, north West Ethiopia

Uptake of minimum acceptable diet among children aged 6–23 months in orthodox religion followers during fasting season in rural area, DEMBECHA, north West Ethiopia

Abstract Background Under-nutrition is the cause for poor physical and mental development and has more burden among infants and young children aged between 6 and 23 months. Cultural practices like not providing animal source foods for infants and young child aged between 6 and 23 months were barrier...

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Main Authors: Efram Mulat, Girma Alem, Wubetu Woyraw, Habtamu Temesgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Minimum acceptable diet
Fasting
Orthodox
Dietary diversity
Meal frequency
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-019-0274-y

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