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Table 2 Nutritional status and dietary intake of children under-five years
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional status | |||
| Height-for age-z-score (HAZ) | −1.33 ± 1.2 | ||
| Weight-for-height-z-score (WHZ) | −0.64 ± 1.1 | ||
| Weight-for-age-z-score (WAZ) | −1.18 ± 1.1 | ||
| Stunted (HAZ < −2) | 120 | 28.2 | |
| Wasted (WHZ < −2) | 42 | 9.9 | |
| Underweight (WAZ < −2) | 82 | 19.3 | |
| Overweight (WHZ > 2) | 8 | 1.9 | |
| Feeding practices | |||
| Currently breastfeeding | 217 | 51.1 | |
| Timely initiation of breast feeding within one hour | 211 | 49.6 | |
| Introduction of complementary foods at 6 months | 162 | 38.1 | |
| Received colostrum | 375 | 88.2 | |
| *Minimum meal frequency (children aged 6–23 months) | 141 | 64.7 | |
| *Minimum dietary diversity (≥4 food groups) | 100 | 45.9 | |
| *Minimum Acceptable diet (children aged 6–23 months) | 91 | 41.7 | |
