Preschoolers in severely food insecure Guatemalan Mayan households consume a monotonous grain-based diet

Preschoolers in severely food insecure Guatemalan Mayan households consume a monotonous grain-based diet

Abstract Background Stunting, also known as growth retardation, is a prominent health challenge for Mayan children, stemming from the complex interaction of malnutrition, inflammation, limited healthcare access, poverty, and food insecurity. Diet plays a key role in early childhood growth. A monoton...

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Main Authors: Michele Monroy-Valle, Maira Ruano Estrada, María del Carmen Caamaño, Karla Cordón-Arrivillaga, Ginny Lane, Hassan Vatanparast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Stunting
Mayan
Dietary intake
Early childhood
Food intake
Food insecurity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24111-2
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