Commentary: Food supply, nutritional status and nutrition education in Malawi

Promoting dietary diversity to improve child growth in less‐resourced rural settings in Uganda

“…In general, most studies investigating the links between maternal education and child growth in developing countries show that children of mothers that have attained some formal education have a reduced risk for poor growth and mortality (Cochrane et al ., ; Cleland & van Ginneken, ; Visaria et al ., ; Wamani et al ., ; Moestue & Huttly, ). Although maternal education has been found to have more influence on household income and decision‐making processes, maternal education (both formal and informal) is also associated with improvements in feeding practices and childcare (Hoorweg & McDowell, ; Weaver, ; Guldan et al ., ; Parvanta et al ., ; Hotz & Gibson, ).…”