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Table 4 Overview of created themes

From: An exploration of cultural influencing factors on dietary diversity in Malagasy children aged 6–59 months

Dietary diversity in Malagasy children aged 6–59 months

Overarching themes

Themes

Subthemes

1. Agricultural practices, consumption of homegrown produce & food procurement

1.1 General aspects of crop production

1.2 Animal husbandry

1.3 Value and selling price of animal- and plant-based products

1.1.1 Activity calendar (transect walk)

1.1.2 Aspects around planting (input)

1.1.3 Use of harvested food

1.2.1 Role and usage of animals and their products

2. Cultural - & socioeconomic aspects around food, people & events

2.1 Family culture

2.2 Caregivers’ knowledge and perceptions of child nutrition

2.3 Special events and their influence on daily nutrition

2.2.1. Role of rice

2.2.2 Good and bad food

2.2.3 People, forefathers and programs’ influence on children’s diets

2.3.1 Famadihana