Interventions to improve dietary intake behaviors among children and adolescents

Tumilowicz, Alison; Pelto, Gretel H.

doi:10.1016/j.gfs.2020.100413

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“…It correlates closely with BMI, is easier to measure and predicts poor outcome better ( 53 ) , and was used to identify undernourishment in different ethnic groups ( 49 , 54 ) . Although a universally applicable MUAC cut-off is yet to be established to screen undernutrition among adults, it is increasingly being used to assess nutritional status and determine eligibility for services in adults, especially among people with serious medical conditions like HIV and/or tuberculosis ( 55 , 56 ) . Many countries and public health programmes have established their own MUAC cut-offs, but there is limited evidence supporting these cut-offs to be optimal ( 46 ) .…”

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The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of low BMI in population screening for undernutrition: a study among adult slum dwellers in eastern India

Das

Khatun

Bose

et al. 2018

Public Health Nutr.

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The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of low BMI in population screening for undernutrition: a study among adult slum dwellers in eastern India

Das

Khatun

Bose

et al. 2018

Public Health Nutr.

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“…Mid-upper arm, waist, and hip circumferences were measured for mothers with light clothing using a non-elastic measuring tape (SECA 201). For all mothers, including pregnant mothers, the mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) score was defined as: <23.0 cm (underweight), 23.0–27.9 cm (normal weight), 28.0–30.9 cm (overweight), and ≥31.0 cm (obese) [ 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 ]. Pre-pregnancy weight was not collected from pregnant mothers.…”

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Anemia and Nutritional Status of Syrian Refugee Mothers and Their Children under Five Years in Greater Beirut, Lebanon

Abou-Rizk

Jeremias

Nasreddine

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The objective was to assess the prevalence of anemia and nutritional status of mothers and children under five years among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and to identify nutritional deficiencies among pregnant, lactating, and non-pregnant non-lactating (NPNLM) mothers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Syrian refugee mothers with children under five years in Greater Beirut, Lebanon (n = 433). Data on socio-economic status, maternal health, lifestyle characteristics, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, and hemoglobin concentrations were collected. The prevalence of anemia was 21.7% among mothers and 30.5% among children. NPNLM with overweight/obesity and an at-risk waist circumference (WC) had 14.7-times and 10.9-times higher odds of anemia than mothers with normal WC and weight. Children of anemic mothers had 2.7-times and 4.4-times higher odds of total and mild anemia than those of non-anemic. Higher odds of mild anemia were found among children of lactating mothers than of NPNLM. A high percent energy intake of total fat and sugar was found among all mothers. Nutritional inadequacy was identified in higher proportions of lactating and pregnant mothers than NPNLM. Our findings highlighted the co-existence of overnutrition and anemia among Syrian refugee mothers and undernutrition among children from the same household. Culture-specific interventions are needed to support maternal nutrition, to ensure the health and wellbeing of their offspring.

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“…A study that interviewed fathers may, for example, have yielded different implications related to economic constraints on accessing nutritious foods, whereas one interviewing mothers‐in‐law may have helped add nuance to the analysis of knowledge gaps related to food modification strategies. Future studies should broaden their samples to capture the views of these additional caregivers and influencers as well as other aspects of the social organisation of nutrition (Tumilowicz & Pelto, 2020 ).…”

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“…modification strategies. Future studies should broaden their samples to capture the views of these additional caregivers and influencers as well as other aspects of the social organisation of nutrition (Tumilowicz & Pelto, 2020).…”

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Diets of infants and young children in two counties of Kenya: Key drivers and barriers to improvement

Kimiywe

Craig

Agyapong

et al. 2022

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are influenced by many context‐specific factors related to local food systems as well as social and cultural practices. Understanding these local contextual perspectives is essential for designing effective programs and policies. This paper uses focused ethnographic study methods to examine challenges experienced by mothers related to IYCF in two counties in Kenya, a country with considerable heterogeneity in agriculture, food systems, and cultures. A two‐phase qualitative study was undertaken in each of Kilifi County and West Pokot County, entailing interviews and rating activities with mothers, health workers, and vendors. Interviews were audio‐recorded, transcribed, translated into English, coded, and analysed by topic. Results show low levels of dietary diversity in both counties; in West Pokot, the level of adequate meal frequency is also low. Core foods in young child diets included maize porridge and family foods such as ugali (stiff maize porridge), vegetables, beans, fish, and plantains. Food safety, acceptability, and acquisition ease were the main drivers of food choice. Mothers generally felt that all core foods fed to young children are healthy and safe, but there was more variability regarding child acceptance, acquisition ease, cost, and convenience. Common barriers to feeding nutrient‐dense foods to children included child illness, economic constraints, and limited knowledge of modification strategies, skills, or tools to make the foods suitable for young children. Potential actions to address these barriers include sharing information on child‐appropriate recipes; raising awareness on local, affordable nutrient‐dense foods; and improving WASH practices to reduce illness frequency.

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Interventions to improve dietary intake behaviors among children and adolescents

Cited by 13 publications

References 20 publications

The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of low BMI in population screening for undernutrition: a study among adult slum dwellers in eastern India

The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of low BMI in population screening for undernutrition: a study among adult slum dwellers in eastern India

Anemia and Nutritional Status of Syrian Refugee Mothers and Their Children under Five Years in Greater Beirut, Lebanon

Diets of infants and young children in two counties of Kenya: Key drivers and barriers to improvement

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