Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 6, 2026
04:23
A Treatment Package without Escape Extinction to Address Food Selectivity
Published on: August 21, 2015
Improving feeding practices: current patterns, common constraints, and the design of interventions
Gretel H Pelto1, Emily Levitt, Lucy Thairu
1Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
Food and Nutrition Bulletin
|April 1, 2003
Summary
This study introduces best-practice complementary feeding behaviors, integrating psychosocial care and nutrition science. It analyzes feeding practices and cultural factors, offering insights for effective infant nutrition interventions.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Sciences
- Child Development
- Public Health
Background:
- Complementary feeding is crucial for infant nutrition and development.
- Existing guidelines often lack a comprehensive framework for assessing feeding practices.
- Sociocultural factors significantly influence infant feeding behaviors.
Observation:
- A novel framework for evaluating complementary feeding practices was developed, considering 'what, how, who, when, and where' of feeding.
- Eighteen case studies were analyzed using this framework to identify best practices and deviations.
- Key determinants included family dynamics, maternal time constraints, and cultural beliefs.
Findings:
- Significant variations in complementary feeding practices were observed across different cultural contexts.
- Parental perceptions and cultural constructs were identified as major influences on feeding behaviors.
- Deviations from best-practice behaviors were linked to specific sociocultural and environmental factors.
Implications:
- The findings provide a foundation for designing culturally sensitive and effective interventions to improve complementary feeding.
- A standardized framework can facilitate cross-site comparisons and enhance research on infant nutrition.
- Addressing sociocultural determinants is essential for successful public health initiatives in child nutrition.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
01:29Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions
Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
01:26Enteral Nutrition I: Orogastric and Nasogastric Feeding
Enteral nutrition delivers nutrients directly to the stomach or small intestine through a tube. This method is appropriate for patients who cannot eat but still have a functioning digestive system. It is also beneficial for individuals with swallowing difficulties, anorexia, malabsorption, or those who have undergone gastrointestinal (GI) surgery.
Orogastric (OG) and nasogastric (NG) feeding are two standard methods used for enteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition is often preferred over...
Orogastric (OG) and nasogastric (NG) feeding are two standard methods used for enteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition is often preferred over...
01:15Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding
Enteral nutrition encompasses various methods of delivering nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, bypassing traditional oral intake. It is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot eat by mouth but have a functioning digestive system. Key methods include nasointestinal feeding, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy, each suited to different clinical scenarios based on the patient's needs and condition.
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...
01:27Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
01:24Operant Conditioning Intervention
Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...