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World Nutrition 2018

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P a r i s , F r a n c e

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Journal of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics

ISSN 2472-1921

W o r l d C o n g r e s s o n

Nutrition and Dietetics

alnutrition remains a major threat to the survival, growth and development of children in Kenya. Poor nutrition in infancy and

early childhood increases the risk of infant child morbidity and mortality, diminished cognitive and physical development

marked by poor performance in school. Acute malnutrition often results from an immediate or catastrophic event such as conflict,

natural disaster, seasonal food shortage, or the death of a caregiver. It is accompanied by high mortality risk. In Kenya, more than

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recovery rates, death and defaulter rates within SPHERE standards.

Enhancing nutrition outcomes for acutely

malnourished children through mobile technology

Leah Ng’aari

University of Nairobi, Kenya

J Clin Nutr Diet 2018 Volume: 4

DOI: 10.4172/2472-1921-C1-003