Complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children 6 to 24 months: A cross-sectional descriptive study

C Shitemi, F Kyallo, Y Kombe - African Journal of Health Sciences, 2018 - ajol.info
Background: Complementary feeding refers to a process of introducing the infant to
additional sources of nutrition other than the breast milk, usually at the age of six months …

Considerations for improving complementary feeding practices among infants of 6-11 months in Northern Uganda

A Acheng - 2014 - dspace.mak.ac.ug
Kitgum and Pader districts in Northern Uganda have had series of child nutrition programs,
however; malnutrition in infants 6-11months still remains a major challenge. This study …

Complementary feeding practices among mothers of children under five years of age in Satellite Town, Lagos, Nigeria

FA Olatona, MA Odozi, EO Amu - 2014 - ir.unilag.edu.ng
In Nigeria, only 30 percent of infants ages 6-23 months are fed in accordance with the
recommendation for infant and young children feeding practices despite the fact that it has …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of nutrient adequacy of complementary foods for infants and young children in Morogoro, Tanzania

R Bukenya, JEA Laborde, P Mamiro, R Mugabi… - Scientific African, 2023 - Elsevier
Women sustain household health by operationalizing and maximizing nutrition through food
preparation. Thus, information and the women's knowledge on nutrient adequacy of meals …

Trends in complementary feeding indicators in Nigeria, 2003–2013

FA Ogbo, A Page, J Idoko, F Claudio, KE Agho - BMJ open, 2015 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective The study aimed to examine secular trends and determinants of changes in
complementary feeding indicators in Nigeria. Design, setting and participants Data on 79 …

Community-based educational intervention improved the diversity of complementary diets in western Kenya: results from a randomized controlled trial

LM Waswa, I Jordan, J Herrmann… - Public health …, 2015 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveLack of diversity is a major factor contributing to inadequate nutrient intakes among
children during the complementary feeding period in many rural areas in developing …

Mothers' knowledge and attitudes regarding child feeding recommendations, complementary feeding practices and determinants of adequate diet

KA Bimpong, EKE Cheyuo, A Abdul-Mumin… - BMC nutrition, 2020 - Springer
Background Complementary feeding is critical for optimal nutrition in infants and young
children as it ensures their growth, health and development to attain their full potential …

Complementary feeding practices and nutrient intakes of children aged 6–24 months from Bangladeshi background living in Tower Hamlets, East London: a feasibility …

L Jabri, DM Rosenthal, L Benton… - Journal of Health …, 2020 - Springer
Background The aim of this study was to assess dietary intakes and complementary feeding
practices of children aged 6–24 months who are from Bangladeshi ancestry and living in …

Factors influencing complementary feeding practices in rural and semi-urban Rwanda: a qualitative study

M Umugwaneza, L Havemann-Nel… - Journal of Nutritional …, 2021 - cambridge.org
The aim of the present study was to identify and describe the factors influencing feeding
practices of children aged 6–23 months in Rwanda. This is a cross-sectional descriptive …

[PDF][PDF] Nutritional status, dietary diversity and morbidity among infants and children aged 6-23 months in rural Western Kenya

LM Waswa, GB Keding, I Jordan, J Herrmann… - 2014 - cgspace.cgiar.org
Sub-optimal infant feeding practices, frequent infections and micronutrient deficiencies are
major contributors to the high incidence of malnutrition among young children in Africa1 …