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Study identifier: NCT07506772 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Quality of Home Packed School Lunch Among Children Attending Kindergarten School in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia, 2026

Condition: Healthy Eating · Food Preference · Nutritional Status  ·  Sponsor: Jimma University

PhaseNA
Planned participants451
Who can joinAll sexes, 4 Years to 7 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

A balanced diet is critical for preschool aged children; meals must be sufficiently diverse to provide the essential nutrients required for rapid physical and cognitive development. Because dietary habits established in early childhood often persist into adulthood, prioritizing this age group is a cost-effective investment in long-term national health and productivity. However, the National Food Consumption Survey in Ethiopia indicates a significant gap in dietary quality, with only 20% of households across all age groups consuming five or more food groups. Implementing multi-component nutrition interventions is essential, as these strategies significantly influence both the eating habits and dietary preferences of preschool children.

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Yordanos Bekele, MSc  ·  +251917106192  ·  yordybeke@gmail.com

Desalegn Tamiru, PhD  ·  +251912373397  ·  dessalegn97@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Jimma UniversityJimma, Oromiya, EthiopiaRecruiting

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