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High consumption of unhealthy commercial foods and beverages tracks across the complementary feeding period in rural/peri-urban Cambodia

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ARCH assessed and tracked unhealthy commercial food and beverage (UCFB) consumption of children living in rural/peri-urban Cambodia during the complementary feeding period, identified UCFB consumption patterns of these children, and explored the association between UCFB consumption and growth. We found a high frequency of UCFB consumption by children under 2 years of age in rural/peri-urban…

Accuracy of declared nutrient content on labels of commercial complementary food products in Cambodia, Indonesia and Senegal

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ARCH evaluated the accuracy of nutrient declarations on labels of 43 commonly available CPCF in three peri-urban/urban locations: Khsach Kandal district, Cambodia (n = 11); Bandung, Indonesia (n = 11) and Guédiawaye and Dakar departments, Senegal (n = 21). Label values (LV) from product nutrient declarations were compared to analytical values (AV) derived from laboratory nutrient analysis for macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein…

Nutrient profiles of commercially produced complementary foods available in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines

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ARCH conducted a study with Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) to assess the nutritional suitability of commercially produced complementary foods (CPCF) marketed in Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Most of the analyzed CPCF were not nutritionally suitable to be promoted for older infants and young children based on their nutrient profiles, with many containing high…

Summary Brief (in Khmer): Tracking consumption of unhealthy commercial food and beverages during the complementary feeding period

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This brief summarizes findings from a longitudinal study of diets among 10-19 month olds in rural/peri-urban Kandal Province. This study tracked unhealthy commercial food and beverages (UCFB) consumption during the complementary feeding period and assessed consumption patterns over time. The technical brief is available here. Access the summary brief in English.

Summary Brief: Tracking consumption of unhealthy commercial food and beverages during the complementary feeding period

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This brief summarizes findings from a longitudinal study of diets among 10-19 month olds in rural/peri-urban Kandal Province. This study tracked unhealthy commercial food and beverages (UCFB) consumption during the complementary feeding period and assessed consumption patterns over time. The technical brief is available here. Access the summary brief in Khmer.

Technical Brief: Tracking consumption of unhealthy commercial foods and beverages during the complementary feeding period

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This technical brief highlights findings from a longitudinal study of diets among 10-19 month olds in rural/peri-urban Kandal Province. This study tracked unhealthy commercial foods and beverages (UCFB) consumption during the complementary feeding period and assessed consumption patterns over time. The summary brief is available here. Access the summary brief in Khmer.

Nutrition composition and labelling practices of commercially produced complementary foods sold in the Khsach Kandal District, Cambodia

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This study assessed the composition, nutrient content, nutrient content claims and related labelling practices as declared on the labels of 68 commercially produced complementary foods (CPCF) purchased in Khsach Kandal District, Kandal Province, Cambodia in 2020 against global standards and guidance (Codex Alimentarius and WHO), and relevant national legislation. The study also compared the nutrient…