A cross sectional study on infant and young child feeding practices: a keep for successful nutrition in under-five children attending rural Anganwadi centres, Mysuru
Abstract:Background: Optimal infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) are crucial for nutritional status, growth, development, health, and ultimately the survival of children. Even with several national schemes and programs in place, India’s progress in tackling the problem of child malnutrition is slow. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of undernutrition and infant and young child feeding factors determining undernutrition among under five children in rural Mysuru.Methods: A cross sectional study was c… Show more
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