Proceedings of the 3rd Expert Consultation and Planning Meeting on Infant and Young Child Nutrition-(Part 1)
- Author:
Sofia Amarra
;
Pauline Chan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Infant young child feeding (IYCF), breastfeeding, complementary feeding, information gaps
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2013;19(1):131-138
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
During the 2nd ILSI SEA Region Expert Consultation and Planning Meeting in
2011, the following information gaps were identified: (i) Some Southeast Asian
countries did not have data on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators;
(ii) There is a need to know the reasons for the disparities in duration of
breastfeeding, age of giving complementary foods, and other breastfeeding and
complementary feeding practices in Southeast Asian populations; (iii) Optimal
complementary feeding practices that are most suitable in the context of Southeast
Asia need to be identified. This report presents highlights from a literature
review regarding the above topics. Findings from nationwide surveys and
small scale studies were compiled to provide a snapshot of the state of infant and
young child feeding practices in the region. Results for Cambodia, Indonesia,
Philippines, and Vietnam are presented here.
- Full text:W020150716404853588402.pdf
