The primary objective of this study was to determine whether there were differences between Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt in growth patterns and factors related to growth. The secondary objective was to examine the relationship between weight and length to ascertain if weight loss in any two-month interval contributes to stunting at 12 months of […]
Location: Egypt
Factors associated with early growth in Egyptian infants: implications for addressing the dual burden of malnutrition
This MCSP co-authored article in the journal Maternal and Child Nutrition examined the rise in stunting in Lower Egypt from 2005 to 2008. A study, which followed a longitudinal cohort of infants from birth to 1 year of age within the context of a USAID-funded maternal and child health integrated program,sought to determine if growth […]
Why are Junk Foods Considered “Essential Foods” for Egyptian Children?
In honor of Global Child Nutrition Month, MCSP examines feeding practices in Egypt, a country facing the double burden of malnutrition and obesity in children. […]