Quality of Home Packed School Lunch Among Children Attending Kindergarten School in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia, 2026

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Conditions studied: Healthy Eating, Food Preference, Nutritional Status

In brief

A balanced diet is critical for preschool aged children; meals must be sufficiently diverse to provide the essential nutrients required for rapid physical and cognitive development. Because dietary habits established in early childhood often persist into adulthood, prioritizing this age group is a cost-effective investment in long-term national health and productivity. However, the National Food Consumption Survey in Ethiopia indicates a significant gap in dietary quality, with only 20% of households across all age groups consuming five or more food groups. Implementing multi-component nutrition interventions is essential, as these strategies significantly influence both the eating habits and dietary preferences of preschool children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07506772

Run by

Jimma University

People needed

451

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-07

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 7. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 4-7 years attending kindergarten schools in the selected clusters.
• Parents or caregivers willing to provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Students who will not finish the school year/intervention semister in the selected cluster/school.
• Mothers/caregivers who will not give consent for the participation in the study will be excluded.

Where it is running

• Jimma University — Jimma, Oromiya, Ethiopia (enrolling)

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