Complementary Feeding Practices in 80 Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Prevalence of and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Dietary Diversity, Meal Frequency, and Dietary Adequacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adequate complementary feeding practices in early childhood contribute to better food preferences and health outcomes throughout the life course.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to describe patterns and socioeconomic inequalities in complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 mo in 80 low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

We analyzed national surveys carried out since 2010. Complementary feeding indicators for children aged 6-23 mo included minimum dietary diversity (MDD), minimum meal frequency (MMF), and minimum acceptable diet (MAD). Between- and within-country inequalities were documented using relative (wealth deciles), gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, and absolute (estimated household income) socioeconomic indicators. Sta

SUBMITTER: Gatica-Dominguez G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8245881 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature