This document discusses infant and young child feeding, including the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding developed by WHO and UNICEF. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and then introducing complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or longer. Complementary foods should be provided timely, adequately, safely, and properly according to the child's needs and signals. Special considerations are given for feeding in difficult circumstances like emergencies or for malnourished, low birth weight, or HIV-exposed infants.
This document discusses infant and young child feeding, including the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding developed by WHO and UNICEF. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and then introducing complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or longer. Complementary foods should be provided timely, adequately, safely, and properly according to the child's needs and signals. Special considerations are given for feeding in difficult circumstances like emergencies or for malnourished, low birth weight, or HIV-exposed infants.
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This document discusses infant and young child feeding, including the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding developed by WHO and UNICEF. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and then introducing complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or longer. Complementary foods should be provided timely, adequately, safely, and properly according to the child's needs and signals. Special considerations are given for feeding in difficult circumstances like emergencies or for malnourished, low birth weight, or HIV-exposed infants.
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CHILD FEEDING OBJECTIVES: After completing this session participants will be able to: 1. Describe the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding 2. List the operational targets of the Global Strategy 3. State the current recommendations for feeding children from 0-24 months of age The Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding
Developed by WHO and UNICEF to revitalize
world attention on the impact that feeding practices have on infants and young children Malnutrition has been responsible, directly or indirectly, for 60% of the 10.9 million deaths annually among children <5 years Over two-thirds of these deaths occur in the first year of life Policy Initiatives International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (1981) Innocenti Declaration (1990) Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (1991) Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding Exclusive Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding provides ideal food for the
healthy growth and development of infants Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life Question
What does the term
“exclusive breastfeeding” mean? Definition of Exclusive Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding means
giving a baby only breast milk, and no other liquids or solids, not even water. Drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or medicines are permitted. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed exclusively provided they have accurate information, and support within their families and communities. They should have access to skilled practical help from people trained in breastfeeding counseling who can help build their confidence, improve feeding technique and prevent or resolve breastfeeding difficulties. Complementary Feeds:
After six months all babies require other
foods to complement breast milk-we call these complementary foods. When complementary feeds are introduced, breastfeeding should continue for up to two years of age or beyond. Complementary Feeds:
Infants are particularly vulnerable during the
transition period when complementary feeding begins. Ensuring that their nutritional needs are met requires that complementary foods be: Complementary feeds are Timely- they are introduced when the need for energy and nutrients exceeds what can be provided through exclusive and frequent breastfeeding
Adequate- they provide sufficient energy,
protein and micronutrients to meet a growing child’s nutritional needs Safe- hygienically stored and prepared and fed with clean hands using clean utensils and not bottles and teats
Properly fed- they are given in response
to a child’s signals of hunger and that meal frequency and feeding methods are suitable for the child’s age Feeding in exceptionally difficult circumstances
Emergency situations Malnourished children Low birth weight babies Infants of HIV infected mothers Maraming salamat po!