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Data were collected using a validated questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and dietary intake records. Analysis was performed using SPSS version 21 and results were presented as means, frequencies, and percentages. The daily energy intake of children aged 4 and 5 years was below the recommended levels (74.1% and 64.3%, respectively). However, children aged 2 and 3 years had adequate energy intakes, exceeding the recommendations (102.4% and 111.5%). Iron intake across all age groups was below the recommended dietary intake. Intake of B-complex vitamins (B\n                    <jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>\n                    , B\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    , B\n                    <jats:sub>3<\/jats:sub>\n                    ) among 2-, 3-, and 5-year-olds exceeded recommended levels. 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