The incidence of malnutrition in the first two years of life has been directly linked with
inappropriate complementary feeding practices along with high infectious disease levels …

Malnutrition has been attributed to many deaths among under-five children in most of the
developing countries including Nigeria. Understanding the determinants of malnutrition can …

Child feeding practices and food choice is a concern of every member of the family,
especially the mother, but it is influenced by many factors. To understand the influences on …

Introduction: Malnutrition, a state of under or over nutrition caused by improper food intake,
causes significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. It leads to a number of …

Background. Optimal nutrition during the first 1 000 days of life can reap lasting benefits
throughout life. Objectives. To assess infant and young child-feeding (IYCF) practices and …

Background: In spite of various nutrition programs, burden of malnutrition is still high in India.
Therefore, it is necessary to find out the gaps in community. Objective was to study the …

Background: Most previous studies focused on feeding practices within the first six months of
life with respect to the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). Objective: To describe the pattern of …

Background: Malnutrition, an important global health problem, affects large numbers of
children in developing countries hence making child malnutrition a major concern in these …

Breast milk has a major impact on child health, growth and development. Infants should
exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for six months, then, nutritionally adequate and safe …

The first 2 years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children's
appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. The objective of this study …