Nearly half of Kenyan children under two at risk of malnutrition, survey finds
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Nearly half of Kenyan children aged 6-23 months are being given sweetened beverages, while almost one in four go without fruits or vegetables, exposing them to risks of dental caries, obesity and poor nutrition.
The latest Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that 47 per cent of children aged 6-23 months are given sweet beverages.
The survey further found that 18 per cent of children in this age group are fed unhealthy foods high in sugar, salt or unhealthy fats, while 23 per cent do not consume any fruits or vegetables.