Feeding practice during the first two years of life in a group of infants attending a health care centre in the La Chorrera city of Panama

Infant feeding during this period is a ‘window of opportunity’ not to be overlooked as nutrition in this period impacts on both the immediate and future health of the child in relation to infectious diseases(1) and chronic disease(2). Furthermore, further research on the factors influencing breastfe...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2014, Vol.73 (OCE2), Article E51
Main Authors: Hogan, C., Kearney, J., Bermudez, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Baby foods
Breast feeding
Breastfeeding & lactation
Children & youth
Chronic illnesses
Infants
Infectious diseases
Nutrition
Nutrition research
Project evaluation
Weaning
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Summary:Infant feeding during this period is a ‘window of opportunity’ not to be overlooked as nutrition in this period impacts on both the immediate and future health of the child in relation to infectious diseases(1) and chronic disease(2). Furthermore, further research on the factors influencing breastfeeding decisions and a more in depth investigation of the weaning diet would provide information that could inform campaigns to encourage mothers to adopt optimal infant feeding practices. 1. Huffman S. Panama Breastfeeding Promotion Project Evaluation.
ISSN:0029-6651
1475-2719
DOI:10.1017/S0029665114000809