Optimal Complementary Feeding Practices to Prevent Childhood Malnutrition in Developing Countries

Optimal nutritional care of young children requires application of feeding guidelines based on scientific knowledge of children's nutrient requirements and the ability of breastmilk and other foods to satisfy these nutritional needs. This paper reviews recent information on the appropriate duration of exclusive breastfeeding and timing of introduction of complementary foods; the relationship between frequency of feeding, dietary energy density, and total daily energy consumption; and the importance of nutrient composition and selected organoleptic characteristics of complementary foods as determinants of dietary intake. The role of child appetite is also discussed Finally, programmatic options for the promotion of enhanced complementary feeding and relevant practical experiences in Peru are reviewed.

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