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Complementary Feeding Pattern and Nutritional Status of Children.
Ramlah Mehmood1, Khadija Nuzhat Humayun, Ali Faisal Saleem
1Department of Paediatrics, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Summary
Only 60% of infants received timely complementary feeding, impacting infant nutrition. Myths and challenges like bottle feeding hinder optimal practices, contributing to malnutrition and stunting in urban settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Optimal complementary feeding is crucial for infant growth and development.
- Malnutrition, including stunting and wasting, remains a significant global health challenge.
- Understanding feeding patterns is key to addressing nutritional deficiencies in infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate complementary feeding patterns in infants aged 6-24 months.
- To determine the association between these feeding patterns and malnutrition status.
- To identify factors influencing the initiation of complementary feeding.
Main Methods:
- A prospective observational study was conducted in Pakistan.
- 207 infants aged 6-24 months were enrolled from outpatient clinics.
- Data on feeding practices and nutritional status were collected and analyzed using Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- 60% of infants started complementary feeding at the recommended age.
- 35.3% of infants were underweight, and 21.3% presented with stunting.
- Reasons for early initiation included difficulty breastfeeding; late initiation was linked to bottle feeding.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate complementary feeding initiation was observed in only 60% of urban infants.
- Maternal myths and feeding practices, such as bottle feeding, negatively impact infant nutrition.
- Interventions are needed to improve complementary feeding practices and reduce malnutrition.
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