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1. Giving children adequate food that is energy and micronutrient dense.
2. Exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months and then introduction
of nutritious complementary foods starting at six months with continued
breastfeeding up to two years and beyond.
3. Preventing or treating infectious diseases promptly since they increase nutrient
needs.
4. Deworming children to eradicate worm infestations which contribute to low
nutrient utilization.
5. Enhancing proper sanitation when handling, preparing and feeding children to
prevent contamination. The water used to prepare feeds should be clean.
6. Promoting good maternal nutrition since it contributes to the health outcome
of the baby. Poor maternal nutritional status leads to delivering preterm and
low birth weight babies who are at risk of developing PEM.
7. Promoting health education especially among the care givers of children.
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