Developmental Readiness, Caregiver and Child Feeding Behaviors, and Sensory Science as a Framework for Feeding Young Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S30-S40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan L. Johnson ◽  
John E. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Sensory Science ◽  
Developmental Readiness

Increasing Vitamin a Consumption in Young Children

1996 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Elena Hurtado ◽  
Eugenia de Tejada ◽  
Christa de Valverde
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Small Children ◽  
Mothers And Children

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in indigenous Mayan areas in Guatemala have included among their program goals increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods by infants and small children. The application of international infant and child feeding recommendations at the community level is often problematic, however, and questions arise regarding the most appropriate recommendations to promote among particular social groups. The answers can depend upon the specific vitamin A-rich foods available, accessible, and acceptable to mothers and children, and on customary caring and feeding behaviors.

Social and cultural aspects of child feeding early age

2020 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 32-35
Author(s):  
Sabir Nurgalam Amiraliev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cultural Aspects

Eating habits formed at an early age will have different consequences throughout people's lives. For the first 6 months of life, it is recommended that the baby be exclusively breastfed, as breast milk is the only food that can satisfy all the nutritional and emotional needs of the baby during this period and provide an intense bond between mother and baby. In addition, there is a positive association between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and a healthier diet in later childhood. Key words: food, eating habits, young children

scholarly journals Are There Adequate Policies and Programmes in Place to Protect Infants and Young Children During Emergencies?

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s58-s58
Author(s):  
Tracey Dale ◽  
Foster Hansson
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Infants And Young Children ◽  
State Territory

Introduction:In emergencies, infants and young children are disproportionately affected due to specific food and fluid requirements, immature immune system, susceptibility to dehydration, and dependence on others. Provision of safe food and water to infants and young children is critical. However, it is challenging in the emergency context. Specific planning is vital to support infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E).Aim:To identify the extent to which Australian emergency management plans and guidance account for the needs of infants and young children.Methods:An audit of Australian emergency management plans and guidance was conducted as a part of the 2018 World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative assessment of Australian infant feeding policies. All national and state/territory emergency preparedness plans, and a sample of local government area preparedness plans, response plans, and other guidance were identified and searched for content related to the needs of infants and young children. Plans and guidance were searched for content related to the needs of animals as a comparison.Results:Vulnerability of infants and young children was commonly noted. However, content related to supporting the specific needs of infants and young children through appropriate IYCF-E was almost totally absent. In some cases, the guidance that did exist was misleading or dangerous. No agency at the federal, state/territory, or local government level was identified as having met the responsibility for ensuring the needs of infants and young children. The absence of any coordinated response for the needs of infants and young children is in stark contrast to consideration of animal needs, which have a delegated authority, plans, and guidance at all levels of government.Discussion:Planning for the needs of infants and young children in emergencies in Australia is dangerously inadequate. Action should be taken to ensure that appropriate plans exist at all levels of government.

Breastfeeding Protection, Promotion, and Support in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Systematic Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-698
Author(s):  
Immacolata Dall’Oglio ◽  
Francesca Marchetti ◽  
Rachele Mascolo ◽  
Patrizia Amadio ◽  
Orsola Gawronski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Child Feeding Practices ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Background Infants, young children, and their mothers are vulnerable in humanitarian emergencies. The health benefits of optimal breastfeeding practices in emergency settings have been demonstrated by many researchers. Infant and Young Children Feeding in Emergency guidelines illustrate a series of interventions to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, but unfortunately, these recommendations are still scarcely applied. Research Aims (1) To review the literature describing the effectiveness of breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support interventions in humanitarian emergency contexts; (2) to describe the influence of interventions on breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration; and (3) to evaluate relevant mother and infant/child outcomes available in the literature. Methods PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Psychology Database, JSTOR, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Ovid were searched for articles that examined breastfeeding protection, promotion, or support interventions and the resulting outcomes without any time limits ( N = 10). Articles that did not include the interventions and related outcomes were excluded ( n = 1,391). Results Improved breastfeeding outcomes were reported in four (40%) papers, and three (30%) highlighted a behavioral change in infant and young child feeding practices following the implementation of the interventions. Increased knowledge about appropriate infant and young child feeding practices among mothers and humanitarian/health staff was reported in eight (80%) papers. However, outcomes were sometimes only generically reported, and some of the included papers had a low strength of evidence. Conclusion In the literature, there is a great dearth of studies evaluating the influence of interventions aimed at improving breastfeeding in emergency settings. More evidence is urgently needed to encourage and implement optimal breastfeeding practices.

Mother and Father Controlling Feeding Behaviors and Associations With Observed Mealtime Family Functioning

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 1174-1183
Author(s):  
Sarah C Westen ◽  
Tarrah B Mitchell ◽  
Sarah Mayer-Brown ◽  
Alana Resmini Rawlinson ◽  
Ke Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Coding System ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Objective Mealtime family functioning is important in shaping health behaviors associated with overweight/obesity, particularly for preschool-aged children. Parental controlling feeding behaviors (i.e., restriction and pressure to eat), may impact mealtime family functioning and thus be targets of prevention and intervention efforts. The current study aimed to address literature gaps by examining both mother and father self-reports of controlling feeding behaviors, and the discrepancies between parents’ reports. Further, the study examined the associations among controlling feeding behaviors and objective mealtime family functioning in a community sample of preschool-aged children. Methods The sample included 27 children between 2 and 6 years of age and their immediate family members. Two mealtimes were videotaped for each family and coded for family functioning using the Mealtime Interaction Coding System, and self-reports of feeding practices were collected using the Child Feeding Questionnaire. Results Mother controlling feeding behaviors were not significantly related to any mealtime family functioning domain. Father controlling feeding behaviors were only significantly related to interpersonal involvement. However, discrepancies in the use of controlling feeding behaviors accounted for nearly one fourth of the variance in overall family functioning and affect management, with greater discrepancies being related to poorer family functioning. Conclusions Interventions may be designed to reduce parental discrepancies in the use of controlling feeding behaviors. Future research should consider longitudinal design, using larger, more representative samples, to better understand the impact of parental controlling feeding behaviors, particularly the impact of parental discrepancies in these areas, on mealtime family functioning and subsequent health outcomes.

Impact of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices on Growth in Young Children in Rural Cambodia

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-720
Author(s):  
Susan Jack ◽  
Kevanna Ou ◽  
Mary Chea ◽  
Lan Chhin ◽  
Robyn Devenish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Mexican American Mothers' Eating and Child Feeding Behaviors

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trina Aguirre ◽  
Diane Brage Hudson ◽  
Kim Weber ◽  
Bunny Pozehl ◽  
Linda Boeckner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mexican American ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Child Feeding

scholarly journals Infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in Hyderabad, Telangana

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhir Shankar Mane ◽  
Pranitha Reddy Chundi
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Background: The objective of the study was to assess Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices using World Health Organization indicators in infants and young children attending immunization clinics. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was designed in a tertiary care hospital in an urban setup. Infant and young children from birth to 24 months attending immunization clinics were included. Main outcome measures were to assess IYCF Practices (8 Core and 7 Optional Indicators) and possible reasons for not practicing the same. Results: A total of 520 mothers attending immunization clinics were interviewed from June to July 2014. Mean age of the children was 32.5 weeks. 50.1% and 47.6% belonged to Hindu and Muslim religion respectively. Only 33.78% children were breastfed within one hour of birth. Among those who had not initiated breastfeeding within one hour of birth, 60.6% were not aware and the most common reason was caesarean section. In children older than 6 months, only 80% of children were exclusively breast fed for six months and the most common reason was insufficient breast milk. Only 72.5% of mothers introduced complementary foods from 6 to 9 months. Conclusions: The study shows poor IYCF practices in children attending immunization clinic at an urban tertiary care hospital. There is a clear knowledge gap among mothers. These faulty practices need to be addressed to improve feeding practices so as to maximize their benefits to the child. The study did not assess nutritional status of children. This would have been useful to see how inadequate IYCF practices were associated with nutritional status of the children. 

scholarly journals Association of infant and young child feeding practices and acute lower respiratory infections

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1866
Author(s):  
Bibin Varghese ◽  
Mehul M. Gosai ◽  
Asha V. Patel ◽  
Akash Patel
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Routine Immunization ◽  
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Infant And Young Children

Background: Suboptimal maternal–child nutrition leading to malnutrition is the major cause increasing morbidity and mortality from severe acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) among under two children. This research compares the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in children with ALRI and children coming for routine immunization to find out the independent risk factors.Methods: The study was a hospital-based case control study. Infant and young children from 6 months to two years with ALRI admitted to the pediatric ward were studied as cases. Infant and young children of same age coming for routine immunization to the pediatric immunization clinic were studied as controls. Feeding patterns, socio-demographic, environmental and parenting factors were obtained from them in between May 2019 to April 2020.Results: Mixed feeding till 6 months (adjusted OR=34.191; 95% CI, 2.158–541.801; p=0.012), early initiation of complimentary feeding (AOR=30.389; 95% CI, 1.426–647.603; p=0.029), late initiation of complimentary feeding (AOR=28.696; 95% CI, 1.217–676.566; p=0.037) and inadequate amount of complimentary feeding (AOR=14.406; 95% CI, 1.898–109.371; p=0.010) were significant in multivariate analysis.Conclusions: Interventions to increase awareness of breastfeeding and complimentary feeding practices seldom reach lower sections of the society. Feeding visits, mother support groups and community projects to provide home based counselling on IYCF are needed to improve the situation.

scholarly journals Local perspectives and context in relation to feeding practices of children under 2 years in the mountain villages of northern Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 2989-2997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Roesler ◽  
Lisa G Smithers ◽  
Pattanee Winichagoon ◽  
Prasit Wangpakapattanawong ◽  
Vivienne Moore
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Early Introduction ◽  
Young Child Feeding

AbstractObjectiveTo gain an in-depth understanding of infant and young child feeding practices, accompanying beliefs and their sociocultural context in the Karen and Lua ethnic communities of northern Thailand.DesignA two-day workshop and thirty in-depth interviews were undertaken in June 2014. Dialogue occurred with the assistance of translators and was recorded, transcribed and translated. A detailed thematic analysis was undertaken.SettingNorthern Thai indigenous communities in which one-third of the children under 5 years of age are stunted.SubjectsPeople with various roles in the local health system and twenty-six villagers who cared for infants and young children.ResultsPredominant breast-feeding was said to occur for 1 to 3 months but was not exclusive due to early introduction of water and/or rice. Exclusive breast-feeding for 6 months was impeded by the need for mothers to return to farming work, with the early introduction of solids enabling infants to be cared for by other family members. Low variety in complementary foods was typical during infancy, with few local foods having appropriate texture and special preparation of foods rarely described. A pervasive underlying issue is women’s responsibility to labour and lack of time to care for their young children. Poverty and food insecurity also featured in participants’ accounts.ConclusionsIn combination, women’s limited time to care, poverty and food insecurity are perpetuating poor nutrition of children in early life. Agricultural solutions that are being explored should also attend to the burden of work for women.

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