Problem considered The initial foods that children have are critical not only for their
immediate survival but also for their long-term potential. This study was done to describe the …

Introduction: Proper infant and young child feeding practices are essential for the prevention
of childhood morbidity and mortality. NFHS-4 reported that about half of the children in Bihar …

Appropriate infant and young child feeding practices constitute a critical determinant of child
growth and development. In India, these practices are strongly influenced by tradition, myths …

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of complementary feeding
practices among children aged 6–23 months and its association with various …

Background: The introduction of complementary food is the most important factor
determining the nutritional status of the children in the first 2 years of life. This study aimed to …

Objectives. To examine the current complementary feeding practices among infants and
young children aged 6 to 23 months in India, and factors influencing these practices at child …

Background: Inappropriate complementary feeding practices in children may lead to
adverse consequences ranging from growth failure to mortality. Intervention programs …

Introduction: Optimal Infant and Young Child-Feeding (IYCF) practices are crucial for
nutritional status, growth, development, health and ultimately the survival of infants and …

Objective: To study and profile complementary feeding practices and their determinants
among children 6–23 months of age in an outpatient hospital setting in Central India: A cross …

Background: According to infant and child mortality in India, levels trends and determinants
the under 5 mortality rates (UFMR) of India is facing a steady decline but at this rate India …