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Thesis on Nutritional Status of Children and their Mothers

Thesis on Nutritional Status of Children and their Mothers

The major purpose of this thesis is to analysis the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 24 months and their mothers from selected slum and non-slum areas of Dhaka city and to compare the existing nutritional situation in terms of feeding practices as well as socio-economic conditions. And estimate blood hemoglobin level of both mothers and children from two target populations using HemoCue method. Finally recommend appropriate interventions to improve the feeding practices as well as nutritional status of both target populations.