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Acute Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Risk Factors and Implications for Dietary Quality

Abstract

Acute malnutrition in under-five children was significantly associated with poor diet quality, older age, low household income, and mixed feeding practices. Protective factors included full-term pregnancy, larger households, older maternal age, and adequate dietary diversity, highlighting the importance of targeted, multisectoral interventions.

Research topics

  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.3390/nu17122038

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