Research Article

Field-testing of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines among Siswati-speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months in Kabokweni, Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 34 , issue 4 , 2021 , pages: 145–150

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2020.1831200

Author(s): I Möller , South Africa , LM du Plessis , South Africa , LC Daniels , South Africa

Keywords: breastfeeding , complementary feeding , infants , young children , paediatric food-based dietary guidelines , South Africa , consumer testing

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Abstract

Objectives: To determine the appropriateness and understanding of the revised, draft South African Paediatric Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SA-PFBDG) among siSwati speaking mothers/caregivers of children aged 0–36 months. Previous exposure to guidelines with similar messages, barriers and enablers to following the guidelines were also assessed.

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