| Infant and young child feeding in developing countries. | |
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PMID: 22277005 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Feeding practices are important determinants of growth and development of children. Using infant and young child feeding indicators and complementary feeding guidelines, 7 practices in 28 countries are described, showing substantial variation across countries. Only 25% of 0- to 5-month-olds were exclusively breastfed, and only half of 6- to 8-month-olds received complementary foods the previous day. Median duration of breastfeeding and increase of fluid intake during diarrhea were low among countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI). Living in high-HDI countries may not translate to positive feeding practices. Across countries, there is a need for promotion, protection, and support of optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices as well as better adherence to recommendations for feeding during illness. |
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Mandana Arabi; Edward A Frongillo; Rasmi Avula; Nuné Mangasaryan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Child development Volume: 83 ISSN: 1467-8624 ISO Abbreviation: Child Dev Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-01-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372725 Medline TA: Child Dev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 32-45 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2012 The Authors. Child Development © 2012 Society for Research in Child Development, Inc. |
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United Nations Children's Fund University of South Carolina United Nations Children's Fund. |
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