Malnutrition is a public health problem in developing countries, despite the diversity of agricultural products [1-3]. Malnutrition results in deteriorating health and high mortality among mothers and their children [4,5]. In Côte d'Ivoire, malnutrition by deficiency is still considered a concern despite a relative decline in the prevalence rate from 29.8% to 21.6% [6,7]. In addition, nearly 1/3 of children under five (5) years of age does not have optimal growth, 1/5 child is born with low weight, 4/5 children are anaemic and 3/5 children are at risk of hypovitaminosis A [7]. In addition, the majority of foods used to start weaning are cereals. Cereals, on the other hand, appear as essentially energy foods (330-385 kcal/100g) [8]. The fiber level is variable. Protein content ranges from 6% to 10% in extreme cases, but is most often between 8% and 11%. In Côte d'Ivoire, few studies have highlighted cereal production and the prevalence of malnutrition. Thus, this study aims to make an inventory of cereals in areas of prevalence of malnutrition in Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this work is to make an inventory of the cereals available in areas of prevalence of malnutrition in Côte d'Ivoire. To this end, a descriptive and documentary study was carried out in Côte d'Ivoire From February to November 2017. Cereal production areas have been identified by combining malnutrition prevalence data. The analysis showed that the northern and northeastern areas of Côte d'Ivoire are considered critical with malnutrition proportions in the past 40%. Those in Central, West and Northwest Côte d'Ivoire, with malnutrition in excess of 30%, are considered serious. As for cereal production, it is effective on all the extent of the Ivorian territory. However, the quantities and types of cereals differ from one area to another. Additional studies on other foods would be needed to assess the design of balanced formulas for complementary children's flours and to better define the scope of actions to combat effective against malnutrition in Côte d'Ivoire.

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