Table 5. Micronutrient intake status among children aged 6–23 months in the emerging regions of Ethiopia, 2016 (n = 1009).
| Food groups and supplementations | Contains/measurements | Received | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | % (95% CI) | ||
| Consumed foods rich in VA within 24 hours | Eggs | 85 | 8.4 (6.8–10.3) |
| Meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc) | 52 | 5.2 (3.9–6.7) | |
| Pumpkin, carrots, and squash | 111 | 11.0 (9.2–13.0) | |
| Any dark green leafy vegetables | 91 | 9.0 (7.4–10.9) | |
| Mangoes, papayas, and others with VA fruits | 133 | 13.2 (11.2–15.4) | |
| Liver, heart, and other organs | 32 | 3.2 (2.2–4.4) | |
| Fish or shellfish. | 45 | 4.5 (3.3–5.9) | |
| Overall VA rich foods consumptions | 280 | 27.7 (25.0–30.5) | |
| Consumed foods rich in iron at any time in 24 hours | Eggs | 85 | 8.4 (6.8–10.3) |
| Meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken) | 52 | 5.2 (3.9–6.7) | |
| Liver, heart, and other organs | 32 | 3.2 (2.2–4.4) | |
| Fish or shellfish. | 45 | 4.5 (3.3–5.9) | |
| Overall iron rich food consumption | 157 | 15.6 (13.3–17.8) | |
| Multiple micronutrient powder within seven days | 76 | 7.5 (6.1–9.3) | |
| Iron supplements within seven days | 60 | 6.0 (4.6–7.6) | |
| VAS within six months | 476 | 47.2 (44.1–50.3) | |
| Deworming medication in the six months (n = 547) | 46 | 8.4 (7.7–8.9) | |
| Overall, received at least one of the recommended MNs | 633 | 62.7 (59.7–65.7) | |
MNs: Micronutrients.
VA: Vitamin A.
VAS: Vitamin A Supplements.