Optimal Infant nutrition Flashcards
What is optimal infant nutrition ranked as?
One of the most effective health interventions to improve child health
What does suboptimal infant nutrition lead to?
Illness stunting
35% of global deaths in children under age of one
What do mothers and families need support to be able to do?
Make decisions about intimate feeding
what is optimal infant nutrition?
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of babies life
What should the baby be introduced to at 6 months?
appropriate complimentary food
When should breastfeeding continue until
age of two or beyond
Why should people breastfeed?
Provides nutrients and protection to grow and develop
what are the benefits of breastfeeding
always at right temp
no preparation
available in any environment
What infection do babies not get if breastfeed?
gastroenteritis
What are babies who are breastfed less likely to develop?
respiratory infections
what does breastfeeding protect mothers against
breast cancer
