Gunaratna, Nilupa

Many sources have recently called for agricultural programs and policies to become more nutrition-sensitive, with the aim of harnessing agriculture to improve nutrition and health. Several researchers have described potential causal pathways through which agriculture could impact the nutrition and health of vulnerable populations. Stunting, or poor linear growth, particularly in young children is a key indicator.

This study was a cross-sectional survey that provides a baseline to evaluate a large USAID-funded integrated nutrition and agriculture program called the Community Connector (CC) The study was conducted in three districts designated as CC Phase I and three districts designated as CC Phase II in northern and southwestern Uganda. The target sample size in each district was 600 randomly selected households, for a total target sample size of 3600 households and a final achieved sample size of 3630 households.