The document summarizes a study on the feeding habits and nutritional status of young children and mothers in cocoa producing households in southwest Côte d'Ivoire. The study found that dietary diversity was low, with 80% of women and 94% of children consuming less than 3 food groups. Chronic malnutrition rates in children were high at 48.7% while 35.4% of households experienced food insecurity. The conclusions recommend adopting sustainable food production systems to address malnutrition and food insecurity in the region.