Inducement of positive nutritional practices through health promotion campaigns among parents/caregivers in Albania.

Introduction Different forms of malnutrition persist among children globally, 1 with an increasing trend of overweight and obesity, 1 , 2 which is currently recognized as the main consequence of unhealthy nutritional habits worldwide. 1–3 Regardless of the specific recipe, home-cooked food tends to be healthier than restaurant food, prepared grocery store meals, or different food items available in kiosks and/or vending machines. 4 Home preparation may also encourage/motivate children to take home-made foods at school. 5 This is very important especially for countries where no meals are provided in school settings.

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