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Infrequently consumed foods of the siblings of malnourished children
| Food | Kwashiorkor n = 145 | Marasmus n = 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Millet | 4 (3) | 0 (0) |
| Cucumber | 26 (18) | 7 (15) |
| Liver | 3 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Locust | 3 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Carrot | 23 (16) | 3 (6) |
| Pineapple | 6 (4) | 3 (6) |
| Carbonated soda pop | 9 (6) | 4 (9) |
| Sugarcane | 17 (12) | 4 (9) |
| Plums | 26 (18) | 5 (10) |
| Beef | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Chicken | 19 (13) | 8 (17) |
| Goat | 16 (11) | 4 (9) |
| Eggplant | 28 (19) | 8 (17) |
Values expressed as number of children that consumed the food at least once per month (%).
