Jordan is witnessing an escalating pace of nutrition transition, which may be associated with
an increased burden of malnutrition and related non-communicable diseases. This review …

Unhealthy diets are among the main risk factors associated with non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). In Sub Saharan Africa, NCDs were responsible for 37% of deaths in 2019 …

Background Fathers are key influencers of complementary feeding practices, but few studies
in low-and middle-income countries have measured the effects of complementary feeding …

Background Non-optimal infant and young child feeding practices (IYCFP) are linked to
malnutrition and infant mortality in poor countries, notably in Ethiopia. The majority of growth …

Background Complementary feeding (CF) is the period when exclusive breastfeeding ends
and the introduction of a wide range of foods while breastfeeding should continue until the …

This study investigated infant and young child‐feeding (IYCF) practices among mothers of
well‐nourished children in northern Ghana. This was a qualitative study where in‐depth …

Abstract Background In Sub-Saharan Africa, the nutritional status of children born to teenage
mothers deserves critical attention. Maternal knowledge and attitudes concerning infant and …

Complementary feeding refers to the practice of providing solid foods and liquids in addition
to breast milk when a baby reaches 6 mo of age. This becomes necessary to meet a baby's …

There is a gap in evidence linking antenatal care (ANC) utilization, nutrition counseling, and
knowledge of pregnant women about infant and young child feeding (IYCF), particularly in …

Fish is readily available to fishing communities. Given the high nutritional value of fish, these
communities are expected to have better nutritional status, compared to non-fishing …