Empirical evidence is scanty on the nexus between caregivers' nutrition knowledge, market
accessibility, and preschool children's dietary diversity in remote communities of Africa's …

Caregivers' nutrition knowledge and attitudes may influence the variety of foods available in
the household and the quality of children's diets. To test the link, this study collected data on …

Purpose This study aims to explore dietary diversity (DD) and nutritional status of
adolescents among rural farm households in Southwestern Nigeria. It analyses whether …

Background: Low dietary quality and quantity and inappropriate feeding practices can cause
undernutrition. Poor nutritional status in early childhood is associated with growth faltering …

Background Dietary diversity is generally considered as a good indicator of nutrient
adequacy and is influenced by various factors at the national, household, and individual …

ObjectiveLack of diversity is a major factor contributing to inadequate nutrient intakes among
children during the complementary feeding period in many rural areas in developing …

Background Analyses of global trends indicate that childhood undernutrition is more
prevalent in rural areas, and also that maternal education and decision‐making power are …

Amongst the problems facing South Africa today are malnutrition and food insecurity, and
there is a need for interventions and innovative strategies to address these. The aim of the …

Dietary inadequacy is a major challenge among young children in Ghana. Nutritional
policies are required for optimum child nutrition and development. This study explored food …

Background Many children in low-and middle-income countries fail to reach their cognitive
potential, with experiences before age 3 critical in shaping long-term development …