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- A study in rural Tanzania assessed nutrition knowledge and practices among 663 mothers and caregivers, revealing low levels of education and understanding about dietary choices.
- Only 14% of participants had received any nutrition education, with an average knowledge/practice score of just 6.9 out of 20, indicating significant gaps.
- Barriers such as low nutrition education coverage and limited male participation hinder the adoption of healthy dietary practices, highlighting the urgent need for educational interventions.
Article Abstract
Dietary-related conditions are preventable only if people have better understanding of factors that underpin their dietary choices. A cross-sectional study was carried out to examine levels and gaps of nutrition knowledge and practices (KPs) of 663 mothers/caregivers in rural households of Tanzania. Results indicated that, only 14% of the population had received nutrition education prior to the survey. The mean KP score was 6.9 (±2.6) out of 20 with only 17% of the study population had KP scores above the mean. The average proportion of those who had correct responses above mean was 27% for knowledge and 22% practices. Low coverage of nutrition education and poor participation of men in nutrition education activities were frequently reported as the barriers for adoption of desirable dietary practices at households. The KP levels are far below the recommended FAO thresholds and entail high levels of nutrition illiteracy which call for immediate intervention.
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