Background Inappropriate complementary feeding practices significantly contribute to
undernutrition among children under 2 years of age in India. However, there is limited up-to …

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between women's empowerment and WHO
recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in sub-Saharan Africa …

Suboptimal feeding patterns during the first two years of life are key determinants of
malnutrition in children and constitute an important predictor of health in later years. Early …

Background Suboptimal child nutrition remains the main factor underlying child
undernutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This study aimed to assess the …

Background: Delayed introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods (complementary feeding)
and associated factors are related to stunting and severe stunting among children in many …

Despite demonstrated benefits, most countries fall short of meeting international targets for
breastfeeding patterns, optimal complementary feeding, mother-children's quality diet and …

Background The proportion of mothers who exclusively breastfeed their babies up to 6
months remains low. Determinants of breastfeeding practices have been largely …

Background: With increasing global rates of overweight, obesity and non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) along with undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, the Eastern …

Mothers' instigation of complementary feeding before their infant reaches 6 months old risks
shortening their breastfeeding duration, and high morbidity and mortality for their child …

Purpose Breastfeeding rates continue to decrease in Lebanon. Studies addressing the
relationship between breastfeeding duration and health outcomes in Middle Eastern …