A district nutrition team finds many preschool children with poor dietary intake. Which intervention is most appropriate as a primary prevention measure?
Correct answer: A. Provide nutrition education using locally available foods
- A. Provide nutrition education using locally available foods
- B. Admit every child to a tertiary hospital immediately
- C. Restrict children to one meal each day
- D. Give adult supplements without assessing the child
Explanation
Nutrition education can improve feeding practices and use of affordable local foods before severe malnutrition develops. Hospital admission is reserved for children with severe illness or complications.
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