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Complementary feeding and growth of infant and young child in China

Su-Ying Chang1, Wu He, Chun-Ming Chen

  • 1Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.

Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES
|August 22, 2008
PubMed

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Improving complementary feeding in China is crucial for infant and young child growth. Ensuring access to diverse foods, including animal products, fruits, and dairy, reduces stunting and underweight risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Complementary feeding practices significantly impact infant and young child growth and development.
  • Nutritional status in early childhood is critical for long-term health outcomes.
  • Understanding current feeding patterns is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status and challenges of complementary feeding for infants and young children in China.
  • To identify effective strategies for improving complementary feeding practices.
  • To analyze the relationship between feeding patterns and child growth indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the China Food and Nutrition Surveillance System (CFNSS) dataset.
  • Analyzed data from both urban and rural children.
  • Employed Logistic Regression to examine the association between complementary feeding and child growth.

Main Results:

  • Inclusion of animal-source foods, fruits, and dairy in complementary feeding was associated with lower rates of stunting and underweight.
  • High attributable risks for stunting and underweight were observed with the absence of vegetable/fruit, animal products, and dairy in diets.
  • Specific attributable risks calculated for deficiencies in key food groups.

Conclusions:

  • Complementary feeding plays a vital role in enhancing the growth of Chinese infants and young children.
  • There is a pressing need for public health education on appropriate complementary feeding.
  • Development and promotion of affordable, accessible fortified complementary foods are crucial, especially for rural areas.
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