This research project is part of a wider study currently being conducted in Peru, which aims to reduce the double burden of malnutrition, specifically anaemia and obesity through healthy complementary feeding patterns of infants.

My passion for research in global health, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, was driven by my final year project as part of the degree programme, where I considered the impact of natural disasters on infant and young child growth and health.

The opportunity to complete a project gave me an understanding of the processes involved in research, including: working independently to develop my own research questions, conducting relevant analysis, and delving into a topic I was passionate about, with the support and guidance of an academic supervisor, knowledgeable in the area.