Caregivers' Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Intake of Type 1 Diabetic Children Aged 3-14 Years in Uganda.
Nicholas Bari NdahuraJudith MungaJudith KimiyweEzekiel MuperePublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2021)
Despite poor nutrition knowledge among caregivers especially on carbohydrate counting, dietary diversity among children with T1D remained favorable. Excess carbohydrate intake was observed with inadequate intake of proteins, fats and micronutrients (vitamin A, B vitamins and calcium). Caregivers with low education were more likely to register poor nutrition knowledge; therefore, there is need to develop and tailor nutrition education programmes to enhance comprehensive learning among caregivers for improved outcomes.