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Is breast feeding the solution to the infant nutrition problem in underdeveloped countries?

M da G Wright, J E Dutra de Oliveira

    Child: Care, Health and Development
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study found that malnutrition rates were similar across exclusively breastfed, mixed-fed, and exclusively cow

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutrition Science
    • Infant Health

    Background:

    • Infant nutrition is a critical public health concern.
    • Breast milk is often considered the optimal nutrition source for infants.
    • Cow's milk-based formulas are a common alternative.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of breast milk in addressing infant nutrition challenges.
    • To compare malnutrition rates among different infant feeding practices.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 133 infants (birth to 1 year) was studied.
    • Infants were categorized into three feeding groups: exclusive breast milk, mixed feeding (breast milk and cow's milk), and exclusive cow's milk.
    • Malnutrition prevalence was assessed for each group.

    Main Results:

    • Malnutrition was observed in 33% of exclusively breastfed infants.
    • Malnutrition affected 44.4% of infants on mixed feeding.
    • 47% of infants fed exclusively cow's milk were malnourished.

    Conclusions:

    • Exclusive breastfeeding did not significantly reduce malnutrition rates compared to mixed or exclusive cow's milk feeding in this cohort.
    • Infant feeding practices require further investigation to optimize nutritional outcomes.
    • Addressing infant malnutrition necessitates a comprehensive approach beyond feeding type alone.

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