We utilized the most recent Demographic Health Survey data to explore
the distribution of feeding practices and examine relationships between
complementary feeding and socio-demographic and health behaviour
indicators in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. We based our analysis on
complementary dietary diversity scores calculated for children 6-23
months old. Geographically, Kenya displayed clear division of
children\u2019s diet diversity scores across its regions, unlike
Uganda and Tanzania. Less than 40% of the children\u2019s meal
frequencies in Uganda and Tanzania had met the minimum daily
recommended levels. Only 30-40% of children in Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda had consumed diets with adequate diversity. Children\u2019s
age, breastfeeding status, mother\u2019s education level and working
status, household wealth index, prenatal care visits, receiving vitamin
A supplements, using modern contraceptives and meal frequencies were
significantly associated with adequate complementary food diversity in
at least one of the three countries included in the current analyses.
These analyses contribute to a better understanding and targeting of
infant and young child feeding within the East African region