Wednesday, August 29, 2007
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend that child be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life in order to achieve optimal growth, development and health.
During the International Breastfeeding Week in last year, the term "complementary breastfeeding means "giving other food and drinks in addition to breast milk" was introduced to replace the term "weaning". Some key messages from WHO on complementary feeding include:
1. A child should be breastfed till she is at least 2yrs of age so that she can be strong and healthy.
2. Children who start complementary feeding at six months grow well.
3. Family foods with a thick, soft consistency can nourish and fill the child.
4. Animal food sources, especially iron-rich ones, maybe given to children.
5. Legumes like peas, beans, lentils and nuts (ground up) are also good for children.
6. Eating vitamin-C rich fruits and vegetables with a meal helps the body to use iron.
7. Dark green leaves and orange-coloured fruits and vegetables help a child to have healthy eyes and fewer infections.
8. A growing child needs frequent meals and snacks, so give her a variety of foods in her three meals, as well as a small snack or two.
9. A growing child needs increasing amount of food.
10. A young child needs to learn t eat smart. So give her lots of encouragement, patience and love.
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