THE ROLE OF FEEDING PRACTICES AS RISK FACTORS IN CHILDREN FOR SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION AND MODERATE ACUTE MALNUTRITION IN CENTRAL INDIA
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is emerging as a silent threat to global development. Improper feeding practices along with lack of knowledge regarding nutritional requirements of child are an important risk factor for SAM. Aim of the study was to identify various feeding practices in hospitalised undernourished children. Methods: All hospitalised children between age 6m to 3 years who fulfil the inclusion criteria. Data was recorded and analysed. Results Initiation of BF after 24hrs of birth, not practicing exclusive breast feeding , total duration of breast feeding given to the child < 12 months, giving top milk in initial 6m of life , dilution of top milk , practice of bottle feeding , initiation of complementary feed after 9m of age , and not breast feeding the child when complementary feeds are started were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: SAM in children can be prevented with the maternal education and councilling regarding appropriate feeding practices.
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Dr Ajit Solanki, Dr Garima Agrawal Varshney
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