Linear Programming Approach to Develop Local Specific Food-based Complementary Feeding Recommendation

Utilization of Linear Programming Approach to Develop Local Specific Food-based Complementary Feeding Recommendation for Stunting and Anemia Prevention Among Under-two Children

Stunting and anemia amongst under-two children are attributable to poor nutrient intakes. The study evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition education on local specific food-based complementary feeding recommendation (CFR) to improve dietary patterns and nutritional intakes, as well as reduce stunting and anemia among under-two children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 6-11 months old at baseline
• living in selected area during the study
• apparently healthy
• willing to take part in the study and taken venous blood sample by getting signed consent from parents

Exclusion Criteria:

• the child does not present during venous blood sample collection