Objective: To assess the association of weaning practices to the malnutrition in children
aged 6-24 months, presenting in Pediatrics OPD of DHQ Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal …

Background: Early weaning practices are one of the most important causes of malnutrition of
children which ultimately enhance infant morbidity and mortality in the worldwide including …

Inappropriate weaning practices in infancy can lead to malnutrition that may have long-
lasting impacts on health of the child. The objective of this study was to find out association …

Objective: To determine the effect of age of introduction and the type of weaning foods used,
on the nutritional status of children under three years of age. Design: Cross-sectional …

Background: Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is a very common cause of late
weaning and improper weaning practices. There are many factors affecting the weaning …

Background: Weaning plays a major role in determining the nutritional status of a child. Poor
weaning practices during infancy and early childhood, resulting in malnutrition, contribute to …

ABSTRACT Background & Objectives: Weaning is essential to child nutrition, which reduce
infant mortality rate and related malnutrition with healthy feeding practice. Hence the …

Background An appropriate diet is critical for the growth and development of infants,
especially in the first two years of life. Despite considerable efforts made by government and …

Objectives: Current study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices about weaning
among mothers of children from 6 months to 2 years of age. Method: An exploratory …

Background: The transition from breast feeding exclusively to use of family foods completely
is very vulnerable period of the time when many infants become malnourished, contributing …