Stunting, caused by long-term undernutrition, is a significant global health concern (UNICEF, 2020; World Health Organization [WHO], 2012). Stunted children experience impaired growth and development with lifelong consequences on morbidity and mortality (Black et al., 2008). Suboptimal complementary feeding, including inappropriate timing of introduction of semi-solid and solid foods, is associated with stunting in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Marriott, White, Hadden, Davies, & Wallingford, 2012).
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Authors: Maurice Mutisya, Oonagh Markey, Emily K Rousham, Jesman MN Chintsanya, Rebecca Pradeilles, Elizabeth W Kimani‐Murage, Nyovani J Madise, Alister C Munthali, Alexander Kalimbira, Michelle Holdsworth, Paula L Griffiths, Emma Haycraft.