Background Girls tend to have a lower risk of stunting than boys do in low-income countries.
Objective We evaluated differences in height status and complementary food (CF) intake …

Objectives: This paper describes the ecological and cultural backdrop of the subjects
enrolled in an experimental study to test the validity of a conceptual model about the …

ObjectiveInappropriate complementary feeding is one of the major causes of malnutrition in
young children in developing countries. We developed an educational intervention …

The impact of quality complementary food products on infant growth and body composition
has not been adequately investigated. This study evaluated the effect on fat‐free mass …

The objective of this study was to document the types of foods introduced to infants before
six months of age and identify factors associated with their early introduction. A prospective …

In India, poor feeding practices in early childhood contribute to the burden of malnutrition as
well as infant and child mortality. This paper aims to use the newly developed World Health …

Background Stunting and micronutrient deficiencies are significant health problems among
infants and young children in rural Tanzania. Objective of the study was to assess feeding …

Background Studies have reported a poor diet quality among children in Ghana and other
developing countries. Inadequate dietary diversity among children may lead to deficiencies …

This study investigated the nutrition and complementary feeding (CF) of infants and young
children (IYC) aged 6–23 months in rural areas of China in 2018 and explored the …

Methods NHANES 2001–2014 data were used to assess dietary intake, nutrient adequacy,
and food specific patterns of infants and toddlers. Groups were: baby cereal non-consumers …