Complementary feeding practices dietary diversity and nutrient composition of complementary foods of children 6–24 months old in Jimma Zone Southwest Ethiopia

摘要

BackgroundMothers and caregivers typically feed infants according to their culture, purchase power and level of awareness with no due diligence to nutritional quality of the diet. Scientific evidence on nutritional adequacy of predominant complementary foods is critical for planning and prioritising interventions. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the quality of complementary foods and the optimality of complementary feeding practices in Southwest Ethiopia.