“Feeding a child slowly:” a responsive feeding behavior component likely to reduce stunting: Population-based observations from rural Zambia
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Date
2017
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Taylor & Francis
Abstract
Zambia has a very high prevalence of stunting (40%). Child feeding behaviors such as “feeding the child slowly” are now receiving attention in addressing child undernutrition, particularly stunting. A study was undertaken in two rural areas of Zambia and mothers of 295 children 6–24 months old were questioned about their feeding behaviors including “feeding a child slowly.” The study found reduced stunting among children older than one year who were fed slowly, had been dewormed, and consumed thicker (more energy-dense) foods. It is recommended that these feeding practices should be incorporated in health promotion interventions to reduce the burden of malnutrition.
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Feeding slowly, Feeding behaviors, Stunting, Children, Undernutrition, Malnutrition, Food security
Citation
Mugado, R.H. et al. (2017). “Feeding a child slowly:” a responsive feeding behaviour component likely to reduce stunting: Population-based observations from rural Zambia. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition.