Dietary profile of school-age children in rural areas of the Madagascar highlands
Felana RANDRIANARISOA·Alain Etienne Elga VERENAKO·Romaine RAMANANARIVO·Sylvain RAMANANARIVO·Jules RAZAFIARIJAONA
Malnutrition remains a major public health issue, particularly in low-income countries. Among school-age children (6 to 15 years old), this problem compromises growth and development. In Madagascar, despite high agricultural potential, child malnutrition persists, particularly in rural areas. In response to this issue, the aim of the study is to assess the dietary profile of school-aged children in rural areas of the Vakinankaratra region. It is based on the following research question: to what