Arti Sinha ¹, Hema Pandey ¹

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

Abstract

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 ¹, Hema Pandey ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University R.A.U. Pusa - 848125, IN

Abstract

Useful base information about maternal and infant feeding practices is paramount to planning health service interventions designated to improve maternal and infant health. The health and survival of new born baby is dependent upon the health status of the mother and care rendered to mother during pre and post natal stages. The quality or strength of childhood foundation is primarily determined by the kind of nutrition provided to the vulnerable segments of the population like infants, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

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