Optimal infants and young children feeding is paramount to their health and nutritional
status. This study assessed the childcare and feeding practices among 200 market women …

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine infant feeding practices and the effect
of early complementary feeding on the nutritional status of children in Makada Community …

Inappropriate complementary feeding is a determinant of malnutrition among young children
in developing countries. The study compared complementary feeding practices of …

Background Malnutrition in infants during weaning has been attributed to inappropriate
complementary feeding practices and it underlies more than one-third of child mortality in …

Objectives: The study examined the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its duration;
complementary feeding and care practices of the mothers. Subjects and Methods: Two …

This study was carried out to assess complementary feeding practices of under-five children
in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. A cross-sectional descriptive survey …

Background: About half of all child deaths have been associated with under-nutrition.
Optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is a key area to improve child survival and …

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 …

Background: Malnutrition resulting from inappropriate and ineffective childhood feeding
remains a significant public health concern especially in developing countries, where poor …