Using behavior change approaches to improve complementary feeding practices

We examined commonalities and differences in the design and implementation of social and behavior change approaches, use of program delivery platforms, challenges encountered, and lessons learned. We conclude that complementary feeding practices, in particular dietary diversity, can be improved rapidly in a variety of settings using available program platforms if interventions focus on specific constraints to food access and use effective strategies to encourage caregivers to prepare and feed appropriate foods. A five‐step process is presented that can be applied across a range of complementary feeding programs to strengthen their impacts.
Source: Maternal and Child Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE Source Type: research