Local Food Resources to Fight Children Malnutrition and Infectious Diseases in Mozambique
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Pediatric malnutrition is defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition as “an imbalance between nutrient requirements and intake that results in cumulative deficits of energy, protein or micronutrients that may negatively affect growth, development and other relevant outcomes” [1]. It represents a serious public health issue linked to an increased mortality and morbidity risk and children under 5 years old have a higher risk due to growth speed and brain development [2].
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