Dietary diversity and its associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in mauritania: evidence from national survey
This study highlights a low prevalence of children meeting the minimum dietary diversity (MDD) in Mauritania, with significant differences based on socio-economic and demographic factors. To improve dietary diversity, targeted interventions such as nutrition education, and enhanced food accessibility are needed. Addressing these factors is critical to reducing malnutrition and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to child health and nutrition in Mauritania.
Authors
- Gilbert Eshun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9836-0834)
- Hiwot Altaye Asebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-2066)
- Betelhem Abebe Andargie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4484-8578)
Institutions
- Roslin Institute (GB)
- Samara University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-07-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-025-01130-1
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00