Table 3.
Nutritional Related Practice of Lactating Mothers, in Kombolcha Town, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, December 2017
| Variables | Yes n(%) | No n(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Following specific dietary regimen | 56(13.2) | 369(86.8) |
| Using iodized salt properly to cook the main meal | 358(84.2) | 67(15.8) |
| Habit of eating fresh citrus fruits or juice | 295(69.4) | 130(30.6) |
| Habit of taking coffee or tea at proper time | 61(14.4) | 364(85.6) |
| Frequency of meal per day | 260(61.2) | 165(38.8) |
| Habit of eating snacks between meals | 295(69.4%) | 130(30.6%) |
| Habit of eating more carbohydrates between meals | 299(70.4) | 126(29.6) |
| Eat protein (plant source) daily | 376(88.5%) | 49(11.5%) |
| Habit of eating fresh vegetables | 115(27.1) | 310(72.9) |
| Eating meat | 21(4.9%) | 404(95.1%) |