The study identified the breastfeeding practices of mothers and assessment of nutritional
status of infants in Isoko North and South Local Government Areas in Delta State, Nigeria …

Breastfeeding is common in developing countries, but exclusive breastfeeding is rare, and
complementary foods are introduced at an early age. The objective of the present study is to …

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in Osun State, Nigeria, in September 2019.
Sample size was estimated using Fisher's formula for simple proportion and mothers were …

Background: Undernutrition is a universal public health problem for both children and adults
globally. It is not only a public health concern but also an impediment to global poverty …

Women sustain household health by operationalizing and maximizing nutrition through food
preparation. Thus, information and the women's knowledge on nutrient adequacy of meals …

Introduction of complementary foods to infants is a common practice. However, according to
recommended infant and young child feeding protocol the timing of introduction, frequency …

Objectives Poor infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) can undermine the nutrition
and health status of individuals in vulnerable households. Bauchi state, Nigeria, has the …

Inadequate feeding of 0-2 years children have long been observed in our society and it is
one of the global problems causing malnutrition worldwide. The study was cross sectional in …

Introduction. The first two years of life are a critical window of opportunity for ensuring
optimal child growth and development. Nutritional deficiencies during this period can lead to …

ObjectiveTo explore complementary feeding practices and identify potential risk factors
associated with inadequate complementary feeding practices in Ghana by using the newly …