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Original Research

Evaluation of energy, protein, and selected micronutrient density of homemade complementary foods consumed by children between 6 months and 23 months in food insecure woredas of Wolayita zone, Southern Ethiopia

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Pages 71-84 | Published online: 19 Sep 2016

Figures & data

Table 1 Background characteristics of households

Figure 1 Occupational status of HH members.

Abbreviation: HH, household.
Figure 1 Occupational status of HH members.

Figure 2 Age distribution and sex composition of the children included in the study.

Figure 2 Age distribution and sex composition of the children included in the study.

Figure 3 List and frequency of prevailing homemade complementary foods served.

Abbreviation: HH, household.
Figure 3 List and frequency of prevailing homemade complementary foods served.

Table 2 Homemade complementary foods frequently observed

Figure 4 Top ten frequently used food items for complementary foods preparation.

Abbreviation: HH, household.
Figure 4 Top ten frequently used food items for complementary foods preparation.

Table 3 Inclusion of various food categories to prepare complementary foods

Figure 5 Number of food categories used to prepare complementary foods.

Figure 5 Number of food categories used to prepare complementary foods.

Table 4 Average number of food categories used by sex and age category of the children

Table 5 Energy, nutrient, and antinutrient contents (per 100 g as EP) of homemade complementary foods

Figure 6 Relationship between the moisture level and energy density.

Figure 6 Relationship between the moisture level and energy density.

Table 6 Comparison of observed nutrient density to desired levels in complementary foods by age of the children

Figure 7 Difference in the Ca level among the diets of children of different age groups explained by the consumption of milk/yogurt.

Abbreviation: Ca, calcium.
Figure 7 Difference in the Ca level among the diets of children of different age groups explained by the consumption of milk/yogurt.