Relationship Between Household Food Insecurity and Growth Disorders in Children Aged 3 to 6 in Qazvin City, Iran.

Tooba Gholampour Mostafa Noroozi Rosa Zavoshy Asghar Mohammadpoorasl Neda Ezzeddin

Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2020)

Lower socioeconomic status and household food insecurity were the important predictors of children's growth disorders. Policymakers should focus more on promoting steady employment and income among family members. Nutritional education for mothers is also recommended, in order to better meet the nutritional needs of the children.

Keyphrases

young adults
healthcare
physical activity
quality improvement