Association between Stunting in Children Under Five and Types of Food Sources

The prevalence of stunting in children under five years old has decreased from 25% 2013 to 18% 2019 Gambia. consumption certain food groups, as part minimum dietary diversity, serves a measure the adequacy nutrient density for children. This study aims examine association between stunted and types sources, well wealth status. Secondary data Gambia Demographic Health Survey 2019-2020 were analyzed, involving 2,533 out 8,362 Logistic regression tests performed with 95% confidence interval. Staple foods identified dominant source toddlers (p< 0.05; OR = 1.78; CI 1.436-2.216) considered risk factor stunting. Food intake more than four sources (OR 0.6; 0.403-0.88), place residence 0.72; 0.53-0.95), middle status 0.47; 0.33-0.68), wealthy household 0.74; 0.52-1.05) significantly associated reduced likelihood protective factors. incidence is linked diversity given toddlers. In providing care at community level, stakeholders must consider economic capacity, type residence.