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Correlation of feeding practices and health profile of children

Navjot Kaur, Rupinder Deol, Anita Yadav

    The Nursing Journal of India
    |February 4, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Exclusive breastfeeding significantly reduces childhood physical illness. Good feeding practices correlate with fewer respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for infant health.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science

    Background:

    • Infant and child health are crucial for national development.
    • Nutritional status is primarily influenced by infant feeding practices.
    • Breastfeeding is recognized for reducing childhood infections and mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between infant feeding practices and physical illness in children.
    • To determine the correlation between feeding practices and anthropometric measurements.
    • To assess the impact of feeding habits on common childhood diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 150 mother-infant pairs.
    • Utilized structured checklists for feeding history and past illnesses.
    • Included physical assessments with anthropometric measurements.

    Main Results:

    • A significant negative correlation (r = -0.340, p < 0.001) was found between feeding practices and physical illness.
    • Children with superior feeding practices exhibited less physical illness.
    • No significant correlation was observed between feeding practices and anthropometric measurements (r = 0.056, p > 0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for all infants.
    • Effective feeding practices are linked to reduced physical illness in children.
    • Promoting optimal feeding habits is essential for improving child health outcomes.

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