Table 3 Main food groups consumed by children under 5 years in Oshana and Oshikoto regions in a week
Food item | 1-3 times per day | 4-5 times a day | 6-7 times a day | Never | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grains, root and tubers | Oshana | Oshikoto | Oshana | Oshikoto | Oshana | Oshikoto | Oshana | Oshikoto |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | 178 (100) | 195 (98) | Â | 4 (2) | |
Vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables | 19 (10.7) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 159 (89.3) | 199 (100) |
Other fruits and vegetables | 44 (24.7) | 70 (35.2) | 131 (73.6) | 85 (42.7) | Â | 2 (1) | 3 (1.7) | Â |
Flesh foods | Â | 147(73.9) | Â | 43 (21.6) | Â | Â | Â | 9 (4.5) |
Dairy products | 29 (16.3) | Â | 54 (30.3) | Â | 15 (8.4) | Â | 80 (44.9) | Â |
Eggs | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 178 (100) | 199 (100) |
Legumes and nuts | Â | 84(42.2) | 32 (18) | 103 (51.8) | 145 (81.5) | 3 (1.5) | 1 (0.6) | Â |