Feb 4, 2025 · Appropriate complementary feeding depends on accurate information and skilled support from the family, community and health care system. WHO works with Member States …

Oct 16, 2023 · This guideline provides global, normative evidence-based recommendations on complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months of age living in low, middle- …

The complementary feeding period occurs during a “window of opportunity” for the prevention of stunting and promotion of optimal growth, health and behavioural development (4, 5). …

Aug 9, 2023 · Complementary feeding is defined as the process starting when breast milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods …

Dec 20, 2023 · Complementary feeding. Around the age of 6 months, an infant’s need for energy and nutrients starts to exceed what is provided by breast milk, and complementary foods are …

Jan 22, 2002 · Summary of guiding principles. This report summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of the consultation. It includes revised guidelines for appropriate …

Jul 27, 2024 · Breastfeeding is the optimal way of feeding babies, offering them the nutrients they need in the right balance, as well as providing protection against disease. The World Health …

Complementary feeding interventions, by themselves, cannot change the underlying conditions of poverty that contribute to child undernutrition, and consequently complementary feeding …

Mar 3, 2000 · This manual provides information to help the health provider to understand more about the nutritional value of foods locally available, and can be used as a tool when advising …

Jan 1, 2003 · The guidelines described herein were developed from discussions at several technical consultations and documents on complementary feeding (WHO/UNICEF, 1998; …