mostly observed among children from poor households with uneducated parents, as they are more likely to continue breastfeeding without meeting the minimum dietary diversity requirement.

Maternal nutrition

Poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to stunted growth of children. Proper nutrition for mothers during the prenatal and postnatal period is important for ensuring healthy birth weight and healthy childhood growth. Prenatal causes of child stunting are associated with maternal undernutrition.

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