Breastfeeding, infant formulas &
weaning/complementary foods
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
NUTRITION
1
, Introduction to Infant and young
child feeding
Evidence shows that the nutritional status
of the infants and young children is
significantly affected by
Inadequate infant and young child
practices
High morbidity rates, coupled with
limited accessibility to quality health
care and poor family practices with
regards to seeking health care
High maternal malnutrition rates
Limited knowledge and practices
2
regarding optimum infant and young
child feeding practices
, Over view of the current Scenario
Optimal infant and young child feeding
practices rank among the most effective
interventions to improve child health
Every infant and child has the right to
good nutrition as Under nutrition is
associated with 45% of child deaths
In developing countries10% children are
wasted due to poor nutrition practices
3
, The importance of infant and young
child feeding
Adequate nutrition during infancy and early
childhood is essential to ensure the growth,
health and development of children to their full
potential.
Malnutrition during the first 2 years of life
causes stunting, leading to the adult being
several centimeters shorter than his or her
potential height
Adults who were malnourished in early childhood
have impaired intellectual performance
They may also have reduced capacity for
physical work
4
weaning/complementary foods
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
NUTRITION
1
, Introduction to Infant and young
child feeding
Evidence shows that the nutritional status
of the infants and young children is
significantly affected by
Inadequate infant and young child
practices
High morbidity rates, coupled with
limited accessibility to quality health
care and poor family practices with
regards to seeking health care
High maternal malnutrition rates
Limited knowledge and practices
2
regarding optimum infant and young
child feeding practices
, Over view of the current Scenario
Optimal infant and young child feeding
practices rank among the most effective
interventions to improve child health
Every infant and child has the right to
good nutrition as Under nutrition is
associated with 45% of child deaths
In developing countries10% children are
wasted due to poor nutrition practices
3
, The importance of infant and young
child feeding
Adequate nutrition during infancy and early
childhood is essential to ensure the growth,
health and development of children to their full
potential.
Malnutrition during the first 2 years of life
causes stunting, leading to the adult being
several centimeters shorter than his or her
potential height
Adults who were malnourished in early childhood
have impaired intellectual performance
They may also have reduced capacity for
physical work
4
