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Growth in the first year in children following IAP Policy on Infant Feeding

R Tripathy1, R N Das, M M Das

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, S.C.B. Medical College Hospital, Cuttack, Orissa, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 24, 2000
PubMed

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The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) infant feeding policy supports adequate growth in the first year for non-low birth weight infants. This study tracked infant growth patterns using IAP guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition
  • Growth Monitoring

Background:

  • Infant feeding practices significantly impact child development.
  • The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) provides guidelines for infant nutrition.
  • Understanding growth patterns is crucial for assessing infant health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the growth trajectory of infants during their first year.
  • To assess the efficacy of the IAP Policy on Infant Feeding.
  • To analyze growth patterns based on weight-for-age and length-for-age metrics.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed.
  • 114 infants (birth weight ≥ 2500g) were followed from birth to 12 months.
  • Growth parameters (weight, length) were assessed and compared against NCHS-WHO and BFDS data using Z-scores.

Main Results:

  • Weight-for-age Z-scores showed an initial increase followed by a decline when using NCHS-WHO data.
  • Length-for-age Z-scores exhibited a minimal downward trend.
  • Growth increments closely aligned with BFDS data up to 12 months of age.

Conclusions:

  • The IAP Policy on Infant Feeding promotes adequate growth in the first year for infants not born with low birth weight.
  • The study provides evidence supporting the effectiveness of IAP feeding recommendations.
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