Table 4.
Types of foods commonly consumed by children under 5 years from Oshana and Oshikoto regions
| Food item | Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Oshana (n=178) | Oshikoto (n=199) | |
| Pearl millet thick/ thin porridge | 167 (93.8) | 193 (97) |
| Maize thick/ thin porridge | 74 (41.6) | 164 (82.4) |
| Oshikundu | 178 (100) | 195 (98) |
| Beans | 175 (98.3) | 191 (96) |
| Ombidi | 171 (96.1) | 157 (78.9) |
| Fresh fish | 169 (94.9) | 177 (88.9) |
| Chicken | 174 (97.8) | 195 (98) |
| Beef | 170 (95.5) | 170 (85.4) |
| Dried fish | 159 (89.3) | 152 (76.4) |
| Rice | 95 (53.4) | 171 (85.9) |
| Macaroni | 70 (39.3) | 103 (51.8) |
| Milk | 98 (55.1) | 17 (8.5) |
| Vitamin A fruits and vegetables | 19 (10.7) | - |
| Potatoes | - | 9 (5.1) |
| Watermelons | 1 (0.6) | – |
| Snacks | 3 (1.7) | – |