Factors Associated With Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years in Kajiado Central Sub-County Kenya

Abstract

Nutritional status of children is determined by: age, gender, household characteristics, dietary intake and health status. These are influenced by underlying determinants such as food security and community infrastructure including sanitation, safe water and local market conditions. Other factors include prices of related health inputs and available household resources. Malnutrition which is poor nutritional status, can lead to disability, illness and death and jeopardize future economic growth by reducing the intellectual and physical potential of the entire population.