Research Article

The impact of preschool feeding programmes on the growth of disadvantaged young children in developing countries: a systematic review of randomised trials

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 26 , issue 2 , 2013 , pages: 33–40

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2013.11734448

Author(s): A Els Department Nutrition and Dietetics, , C Walsh Department Nutrition and Dietetics,

Keywords: preschool feeding programmes , growth , disadvantaged children , developing countries

Abstract

Background: Childhood malnutrition in developing countries contributes to developmental delays, as well as increased morbidity and mortality. The effectiveness of feeding programmes as a strategy to improve childhood malnutrition has been questioned.

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