Breast-feeding and weaning practices for infants and young children in Rangoon, Burma

In this study, Burmese infants and children ranging in age from new-born to three years were studied to determine the nutritional contribution of the traditional weaning foods. Because the weaning period is the most critical time of life for children in developing nations, the nutritional quality an...

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Published in:Food and nutrition bulletin 1985-12, Vol.7 (4), p.1-7
Main Authors: Oo, T.T, Naing, K.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ALIMENTACION INFANTIL
ALIMENTATION DU NOURRISSON
ALLAITEMENT
BIRMANIA
CRECIMIENTO
CROISSANCE
DESTET0360E
INFANTES
LACTANCIA
NOUVEAU-NE
NUTRICION
NUTRITION
ONBIRMANIE
PAUTAS ALIMENTA
SEVRAGE
TYPE DE R
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Summary:In this study, Burmese infants and children ranging in age from new-born to three years were studied to determine the nutritional contribution of the traditional weaning foods. Because the weaning period is the most critical time of life for children in developing nations, the nutritional quality and quantity of their weaning foods is an important factor in their normal development. One rural and two urban Burmese communities were compared in this study. Breast milk intake was determined for all children in the rural community and for infants less than one year of age in the urban communities. The nutrient intake from weaning foods was also determined. Although breast beeding was found to be an important nutrient source in Burma, the practice is declining. Some weaning foods, such as rice, were not found to be nutritionally adequate. The widespread use of snacks proved to be an important source of high-density nutrition. In general, supplementary feeding patterns varied widely among the different communities.(lsp)
ISSN:0379-5721
1564-8265
DOI:10.1177/156482658500700410