The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Weaning Practices of 'HO' Mothers in Bihar


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1 Department of Child Development, College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University - 848 125, India
     

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A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth. Inadequate intake of food leads to wasting (less than normal body weight) and stunting (less than normal height) in children. Hence practices regarding breast feeding and weaning need to be given due importance and the tribal community educated regarding infant feeding, weaning and its relation to health and diseases.
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Arti Sinha
Department of Child Development, College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University - 848 125, India
Hema Pandey
Department of Child Development, College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University - 848 125, India

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A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth. Inadequate intake of food leads to wasting (less than normal body weight) and stunting (less than normal height) in children. Hence practices regarding breast feeding and weaning need to be given due importance and the tribal community educated regarding infant feeding, weaning and its relation to health and diseases.