Mugode, Raider H.Puoane, ThandiMichelo, CharlesSteyn, Nelia2018-01-052018-01-052017Mugado, 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.1932-0248http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2017.1403409http://hdl.handle.net/10566/3352Zambia 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.enThis is the author-version of the article published online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2017.1403409Feeding slowlyFeeding behaviorsStuntingChildrenUndernutritionMalnutritionFood securityArticle