This indicator is calculated from the following two: (1) proportion of breastfed children 6-23 months of age who had at least the minimum dietary diversity and the minimum meal frequency during the previous day, and (2) proportion of non-breastfed children 6-23 months of age who had at least the minimum dietary diversity and the minimum meal frequency during the previous day (Tools & Methods p. 79)

This indicator combines standards of (a) dietary diversity (a proxy for nutrient density) and (b) feeding frequency (a proxy for energy density) by breastfeeding status; and thus provides a useful way to track progress at simultaneously improving the key quality and quantity dimensions of children's diets. (FAO Compendium p. 45)

For more information, please refer to Indicators for assessing infant and young child feeding practices. WHO, 2010.

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