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Md Fuad Al Fidah1, Md Nafis Fuad2, Sharif Mohammad3
1Research Wing, Bibliophile, Dhaka, Bangladesh fuadml@gmail.com.
Insights
Many young children in Bangladesh (44.1%) consume zero vegetables and fruit (ZVF). Interventions should target younger, poorer children and improve maternal nutrition education for better child dietary habits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health Nutrition
- Childhood Nutrition
Background:
- Adequate nutrition in early childhood is crucial for growth and development.
- Zero vegetable and fruit (ZVF) consumption is a significant public health concern in many regions.
- Understanding ZVF determinants is key to designing effective interventions.
Abstract:
This study estimated the prevalence and determinants of zero vegetable and fruit (ZVF) consumption among children aged 6-23 months, using data from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Bangladesh (n=6668). The prevalence of ZVF was 44.1%. Lower odds of ZVF were observed among older children and those whose mothers had higher levels of education, media exposure or belonged to wealthier households. In contrast, children with recent illnesses and urban residents had higher odds of ZVF. Targeted interventions for younger and socioeconomically disadvantaged children, alongside maternal nutrition education, are essential to promote fruit and vegetable intake in early childhood.
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