scholarly journals Trends in Complementary Feeding Indicators and Intake from Specific Food Groups among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Bangladesh

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 550
Author(s):  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
Md Belal Hossain ◽  
Nafis Md Irfan ◽  
Manika Saha ◽  
Silvia Saberin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Specific Food

The present study aims to comprehensively analyse trends in complementary feeding indicators (Introduction of solid, semi-solid, and soft foods at 6–8 months (INTRO), Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF) and Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD)) among children aged 6–23 months in Bangladesh. The study used data from four rounds (2007, 2011, 2014, and 2017–2018) of nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHSs). The Cochran–Armitage test was performed to capture the trends in complementary feeding practices and intake from specific food groups. BDHSs are periodically conducted cross-sectional surveys in all seven administrative divisions of Bangladesh. The present analysis was performed among 8116 children (1563 in 2007, 2137 in 2011, 2249 in 2014, and 2167 in 2017–2018) aged 6–23 months. Overall, a decreasing trend was observed in all the complementary feeding indicators except INTRO from 2007 to 2014, but a substantial increase in MDD, MMF and MAD was noted in 2017–2018. A statistically significant reduction in consumption from different food groups such as legumes and nuts (p < 0.001), dairy products (p = 0.001), vitamin-A-rich fruits or vegetables (p < 0.001), and other fruits and vegetables (p < 0.001) was also observed. However, a positive trend was noted in the consumption of grains/roots/tubers (p = 0.027), and meat/fish/egg (p < 0.001). After experiencing a significant decreasing trend during 2007–2014, the recent BDHS indicates improvements in all complementary feeding indicators among young children in Bangladesh, which calls for integrated, multisectoral, and multicomponent interventions to sustain this progress.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic and Geographic Pattern of Food Consumption and Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6–23 Months Old in Ghana

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Isaac Anane ◽  
Fengying Nie ◽  
Jiaqi Huang
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Child Nutrition ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dairy Consumption

Dietary inadequacy is a major challenge among young children in Ghana. Nutritional policies are required for optimum child nutrition and development. This study explored food consumption and dietary diversity by socioeconomic status and geographical location among children aged 6–23 months in Ghana. We used the latest national representative, cross-sectional data from the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS-2014). A total of 887 children aged 6–23 months were used in the final analysis. The survey collected data on children’s food consumption through their mothers in the 24 h recall method. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess the relationship between socioeconomic status and geographical location with food consumption and adequate dietary diversity after adjusting for control variables. The study revealed an association between specific food item consumption, food groups, and dietary diversity by socioeconomic and geographic characteristics. However, dairy consumption increased faster than other nutritional foods when socioeconomic status increased. Furthermore, the study revealed that children’s chances of consuming particular food items and food groups differed across Ghana’s 10 regions. The average probabilities of consuming adequate dietary diversity between the Greater Accra region and Ashanti region were 43% vs. 8% (p < 0.001). Consumption of grains, root, and tubers were relatively higher but low for Vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables and legumes and nuts for children aged 6–23 months in Ghana. Overall, the mean dietary diversity score was low (3.39; 95% CI: 3.30–3.49) out of eight food groups, and the prevalence of adequate dietary diversity was 22% only. There is a need for policy interventions to ensure appropriate dietary practices to promote healthy growth of children.

scholarly journals Using National Survey Data From Nigeria to Assess Maternal-Child Dietary Concordance and Inform Nutrition Program Strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 389-389
Author(s):  
Nadia Akseer ◽  
Rebecca A Heidkamp ◽  
Andrew Thorne-Lyman
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Maternal Diet ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Maternal Child

Abstract Objectives Improving child diet diversity is a policy priority in many settings. Multiple factors influence complementary feeding practices in low-income countries including household food access, caregiver-level factors and cultural practices. Child's dietary data is often available in national surveys (i.e., Demographic and Health Surveys, DHS), but they typically lack diet data from adults. The 2018 Nigeria DHS was among the first to measure food group intake in both young children and women. We describe the relationship between child and maternal diet diversity in Nigeria and highlight implications for design of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) programs. Methods Using the Nigeria DHS 2018 dataset, we estimated consumption of individual food groups in the previous 24 hours as well as minimum dietary diversity for children 6–23 months (MDD-C) and their mothers, women 15–49 years (MDD-W) using WHO-UNICEF definitions. We compare rates of concordance and discordance between n = 8975 mother-child pairs for individual food groups and MDD using McNemar's tests. Probit regression was used to identify drivers of MDD-C. Results Nationally, 22% of children achieve MDD-C; 51% of mothers achieve MDD-W. For both populations, the most commonly consumed group is grains, roots and tubers (&gt;80%) Dairy and eggs are the least consumed. Maternal-child (age 12–23 months) discordance is highest for consumption of legumes and nuts (36%), vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables (39%) and other fruits and vegetables (57%); mothers consume these more frequently. Children are more likely than mothers to consume dairy (19% vs 8%) and eggs (8% vs 4%). Maternal-child food group discordance is consistently higher for children 6–11months than children 12–23 months. Results vary at state level and by maternal age group. Children's MDD probability is increased by MDD-W (27%, P &lt; 0.001), higher maternal education (8%, P &lt; 0.01) and household wealth (7%, P &lt; 0.01). Conclusions Maternal and child diet diversity is suboptimal in Nigeria. Maternal diet is a primary driver of child diet in Nigeria. Legumes and nuts and fruits and vegetables are available but not consistently fed to children; an important finding for IYCF program design. The forthcoming DHS-8 core questionnaire will provide child and maternal diet data for more than 90 countries. Funding Sources Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

scholarly journals Hubungan Riwayat Pemberian Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) dengan Persepsi Perilaku Picky Eater pada Anak Usia 12-36 Bulan (Studi di Wilayah Kerja Sidotopo Surabaya)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Arian Susanti Dewi Cahyani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

Background : Pre-school age children often have picky eater behavior. Perception of picky eater usually describes as the strong preference of children for food, inadequate of dietary diversity, restrain of certain food groups and won’t try new food. One of factors that causes this behavior is history of complementary feeding.Objectives: This study purposes was to analyze correlation between history of complementary feeding and perception of picky eater behavior among children age 12-36 month oldMethods: This study was analytic observasional study with cross-sectional design. The research was conducted in Sidotopo Health Center Surabaya City. There were 75 children age 12-36 month old. The inclusion criteria are children who have no history of food allergies. Sample was chosen by simple random sampling. Data collected by interview using questionnaires included characteristics of children and mothers, history of complementary feeding and perceptions of picky eater behavior. The data was analyzed by chi-square test.Results: The result show that inappropriate history of complementary feeding in children was 66.7% and prevalensi perception of picky eater behavior in children was 48.7%. There was significant correlation between history of complementary feeding and perception of picky eater behavior (p<0.001). Conclusions : There was a relationship between history of complementary feeding and perceptions of picky eater behavior among children age 12-36 month. Children with inappropriate history of complementary feeding tend to have picky eater behavior.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang : Anak usia pra-sekolah sering mengalami perilaku picky eater. Persepsi perilaku picky eater digambarkan bahwa anak cenderung memiliki preferensi makanan yang kuat, konsumsi makanan yang kurang beragam, membatasi asupan beberapa kelompok makanan tertentu dan tidak mau mencoba makanan baru. Salah satu faktor yang melatarbelakangi picky eater adalah riwayat pemberian Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI).Tujuan : Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan riwayat pemberian MP-ASI dengan persepsi perilaku picky eater pada anak usia 12-36 bulan.Metode : Jenis penelitian ini merupakan observasional analitik menggunakan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sidotopo Surabaya. Sampel penelitian sebesar 78 anak berusia 12-36 bulan. Kriteria inklusi yang ditetapkan adalah anak tidak memiliki riwayat alergi makanan. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner meliputi karakteristik anak dan ibu, riwayat pemberian makanan pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) dan persepsi perilaku picky eater. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji statistik Chi-Square.Hasil :  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa riwayat pemberian MP-ASI pada anak sebagian besar tidak sesuai yaitu 66,7% dan prevalensi persepsi perilaku picky eater pada anak sebesar 48,7%. Terdapat hubungan antara riwayat pemberian MP-ASI dengan persepsi perilaku picky eater (p<0,001).Kesimpulan : Terdapat hubungan antara riwayat pemberian MP-ASI dengan persepsi perilaku picky eater pada anak usia 12-36 bulan. Anak dengan riwayat pemberian MP-ASI yang tidak sesuai cenderung memiliki perilaku picky eater.

Use of Linear Programming to Develop Complementary Feeding Recommendations to Improve Nutrient Adequacy and Dietary Diversity Among Breastfed Children in the Rural Philippines

2021 ◽  
pp. 037957212199812
Author(s):  
Karen Kay Mejos ◽  
Maria Socorro Ignacio ◽  
Rohan Jayasuriya ◽  
Jayashree Arcot
Keyword(s):  
Linear Programming ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
Programming Tool

Background: Lack of dietary diversity in complementary feeding contributes to nutrient gaps leading to undernutrition. Food-based strategies have been successfully used to enrich the complementary diets of infants and young children. However, context-specific recommendations based on an objective diet optimization is needed to formulate sound and practical nutritional guidelines. Objectives: The present study aimed to identify problem nutrients in complementary diets and formulate complementary feeding recommendations (CFRs) using linear programming analysis for children aged 6 to 23 months in the rural Philippines. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the municipality of Mercedes, Philippines. Dietary intakes of breastfed children 6 to 8, 9 to 11, and 12 to 23 months of age (n = 297) were assessed using a multipass 24-hour recall method with 7-day food consumption frequency. A linear programming tool was used to identify the recommended nutrient intakes that could not be met within the existing local food patterns and develop CFRs that would best fulfil nutrient adequacy for 11 modelled micronutrients. Results: Problem nutrients in the current diets were iron and calcium in any age-group, zinc for 6 to 8 and 9 to 11 months old, and thiamine and folate for 12 to 23 months old children. Adoption of CFRs with 4 to 5 food groups in the diet would ensure the adequacy of 7 to 8 nutrients, depending on the age-group. Conclusion: Within the boundaries of local dietary patterns, adequacy for most nutrients could be achieved by promoting realistic servings of nutrient-dense foods and food groups. The linear programming results provide an evidence-based strategy in designing interventions to improve the quality of Filipino complementary diets.

scholarly journals COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 23 MONTHS ACCORDING TO BREASTFEEDING STATUS

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniella Garcia Vidal Rodrigues Leonez ◽  
Angélica Rocha de Freitas Melhem ◽  
Daniele Gonçalves Vieira ◽  
Débora Falleiros de Mello ◽  
Paula Chuproski Saldan
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify if there are differences among the complementary feeding indicators of children aged 6-23 months according to the breastfeeding status. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 1,355 children aged 6-23 months in 2012 to evaluate five indicators proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and modified in accordance with Brazilian’s recommendations “Ten steps to a healthy feeding: a feeding guide for children under two years old”. The indicators used were: I. Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods; II. Minimum dietary diversity; III. Minimum meal frequency; IV. Minimum acceptable diet, and V. Consumption of iron-rich foods. To verify differences between the complementary feeding indicators according to breastfeeding status, the F-statistic was used, with p≤0.05 meaning significant. Results: Indicators I, II, and V were similar among breastfed and non-breastfed children; however, indicators III and IV presented a higher proportion of adequacy for non-breastfed children, with 94.9% (CI95% 93.2-96.2) versus 40.3% (CI95% 33.2-47.9) for indicator III, and 57.3% (CI95% 53.2-61.2) versus 23.1% (CI95% 17.4-30.1) for indicator IV. Conclusions: Non-breastfed children have better complementary feeding status, but the indicator III takes into account non-breast milk as a meal for non-breastfed children, which increased the number of dairy meals and influenced indicator IV (calculated from indicators II and III).

Obstetrical care is associated with child’s dietary diversity in Indonesia: analysis from Demographic and Health Survey 2017

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Anna Marie Pacheco Young ◽  
Yunhee Kang
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetrical Care ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score ◽  
Antenatal Visits

Abstract Objective: To explore the influence of obstetrical care factors on dietary diversity and individual food group consumption in Indonesia. Design: Cross-sectional study to assess the association between pregnancy care factors and dietary diversity score, minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and consumption of seven food groups. Setting: Data from the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017. Participants: A total of 5113 children aged 6–23 months. Results: Dietary diversity score was significantly higher for children whose mothers received four or more prenatal care visits, were delivered at a health facility, had a professionally trained delivery assistant and were delivered by C-section. Children born at a health facility and delivered by a health professional had higher odds of meeting MDD (adjusted OR (AOR) 1·45, 95 % CI 1·18, 1·79 and OR 2·10, 95 % CI 1·54, 2·87, respectively). Four or more antenatal visits, delivering at a health facility and having a professional delivery attendant were associated with higher odds of consumption of lentils (AOR 1·66, 95 % CI 1·23, 2·25, AOR 1·30, 95 % CI 1·02, 1·65 and AOR 1·79, 95 % CI 1·19, 2·69). Four or more antenatal visits, delivering at a health facility and having a professional delivery attendant had higher odds of consumption of other fruits and vegetables (AOR 1·70, 95 % CI 1·23, 2·35, OR 1·23, 95 % CI 1·03, 1·61 and OR 1·90, 95 % CI 1·29, 2·79). Conclusions: Efforts focusing on providing nutritional education during antenatal care and delivery should be encouraged, especially for mothers seeking care outside of a health facility.

scholarly journals Complementary feeding and attained linear growth among 6–23-month-old children

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1975-1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelheid W Onyango ◽  
Elaine Borghi ◽  
Mercedes de Onis ◽  
Ma del Carmen Casanovas ◽  
Cutberto Garza
Keyword(s):  
Linear Growth ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Standard Format ◽  
Adequate Diet ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the association between complementary feeding indicators and attained linear growth at 6–23 months.DesignSecondary analysis of Phase V Demographic and Health Surveys data (2003–2008). Country-specific ANOVA models were used to estimate effects of three complementary feeding indicators (minimum meal frequency, minimum dietary diversity and minimum adequate diet) on length-for-age, adjusted for covariates and interactions of interest.SettingTwenty-one countries (four Asian, twelve African, four from the Americas and one European).SubjectsSample sizes ranging from 608 to 13 676.ResultsLess than half the countries met minimum meal frequency and minimum dietary diversity, and only Peru had a majority of the sample receiving a minimum adequate diet. Minimum dietary diversity was the indicator most consistently associated with attained length, having significant positive effect estimates (ranging from 0·16 to 1·40 for length-for-age Z-score) in twelve out of twenty-one countries. Length-for-age declined with age in all countries, and the greatest declines in its Z-score were seen in countries (Niger, −1·9; Mali, −1·6; Democratic Republic of Congo, −1·4; Ethiopia, −1·3) where dietary diversity was persistently low or increased very little with age.ConclusionsThere is growing recognition that poor complementary feeding contributes to the characteristic negative growth trends observed in developing countries and therefore needs focused attention and its own tailored interventions. Dietary diversity has the potential to improve linear growth. Using four food groups to define minimum dietary diversity appears to capture enough information in a simplified, standard format for multi-country comparisons of the quality of complementary diets.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic inequalities in the diet of young children in the 1946 British birth cohort

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 733-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
CJ Prynne ◽  
AA Paul ◽  
GD Mishra ◽  
RJ Hardy ◽  
C Bolton-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Records ◽  
Sociodemographic Disparities ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Post War

AbtsractObjective:To evaluate whether there was food and nutrient equality across occupational social classes and geographical region for members of the 1946 British birth cohort at age 4 years.Design:Cross-sectional analysis of selected food groups, energy and nutrients from one-day recall diet records.Setting:England, Scotland and Wales in 1950.Subjects:Nationally representative sample of 4419 children aged 4 years in 1950 from the MRC National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD) (1946 Birth Cohort).Results:Significant food and nutrient inequalities occurred by region and occupational social class of the father. Disparity in fruit and vegetable consumption primarily led to the nutrient differences, especially with respect to lower vitamin C and carotene intakes in children from Scotland and from a manual social class background. Lower energy intake in Scottish children was attributable to inequality in the consumption of foods providing fat, and also to the retention of the traditional Scottish diet that included porridge and soups. Consumption of some rationed foods – bacon, orange juice and tea – was inequitably distributed by father's social class, but others, in particular meat and spreading fats, were consumed more uniformly. In contrast to fruits and vegetables, which showed marked sociodemographic disparities, other non-rationed foods such as bread and potatoes were consumed universally.Conclusion:Local cultural norms may have played as strong a part in sociodemographic differences in the diet of children in the early 1950s as did the strict, post-war food rationing that prevailed. In consequence, nutritional equality was not achieved, and the relatively low intake of antioxidant vitamins during early childhood in certain population groups may have compromised health in the long term.

scholarly journals Complementary Feeding Practices and Associated Factors in Children 6–23 months in Uttar Pradesh, India: Program Implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 902-902
Author(s):  
Deepa Sankaran ◽  
Priyanshu Sharma ◽  
Shajy Isac ◽  
Manish Kumar ◽  
James Blanchard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Gates Foundation

Abstract Objectives Optimal complementary feeding (CF) practices among children 6–23 months can prevent childhood malnutrition and can improve long term development and health. Our study aimed to understand CF practices in children 6–23 months, as part of an ongoing nutrition program (with a focus on improving dietary diversity) in UP, India. Methods Mothers of children 6–23 months old were interviewed in 125 blocks across 25 districts of UP (N = 34,290). We assessed dietary intake using 24-hour dietary recalls and calculated minimum dietary diversity (MDD, 4 + food groups) and age-appropriate minimum meal frequency (MMF). We used multivariate logistic regression to test for associations between MDD and program exposure variables, such as frontline worker (FLW) CF knowledge, home visits by FLWs, and FLW counseling on age-appropriate CF practices, controlling for age, caste, religion, mother's education level, birth order and sex of the child. Results Merely 22% of children 6–8 months old received any semisolid/solid food the previous day, and even at 1 year of age, only 60% children received any CF. Fourteen % of all children and 5% of children 9–11 months received age-appropriate MMF. Children 6–23 months old had poor diets with only 11% reaching MDD. Only 3% of younger children (6–11 months) and 18% of children 12–23 months reached MDD. In children 12–23 months, starchy staples, pulses, other fruits and vegetables (F&V) and dairy products were consumed in higher proportions (65%, 52%, 36% and 36% respectively) while Vitamin-A rich F&V, eggs and flesh foods were rarely consumed (11%, 2% and 3.1% respectively). Higher odds of achieving MDD were associated with FLWs CF knowledge (OR: 3.2; 95% CI: 2.2–4.5), home visit by FLWs in the past month (OR: 1.2; 95% CI: 1.1–1.4) and counselling by FLWs on age-appropriate CF practices (OR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.2–1.7) were positively associated with MDD. Conclusions CF practices in children 6–23 months old in these 25 districts in UP are suboptimal. Dietary diversity in this age group can be improved by improving FLW knowledge and quantity and quality of FLW interactions with families. Results suggest a need for targeted age-specific counselling to increase meal frequency and to introduce a greater variety of foods to younger children. Funding Sources Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

scholarly journals Feeding style of adolescent mothers and complementary feeding practice of their infants

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Adriana Oliveira da COSTA ◽  
Margarida Maria de Castro ANTUNES ◽  
Poliana Coelho CABRAL ◽  
Giselia Alves Pontes da SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
World Health ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Feeding Styles

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate feeding styles of adolescent mothers and complementary feeding practices of their infants. Methods A cross-sectional study comparing a group of dyads of 50 adolescent mothers (ages 15 to 19) with 62 adult mothers (ages 24 to 44) and their infants (9 to 24 months) was performed. All mothers and infants were assisted by three basic health family units in the city of Recife, Brazil. Data were collected through a structured interview on socioeconomic conditions, maternal styles of feeding the child, and evaluation of infant feeding practices. The food styles were classified as responsive, authoritative, and passive, according to the adapted form of Carvalhaes, Perosa and Silveira of 2009. The frequency of food intake was calculated for six food groups (1. Bread and cereals; 2. Fruits and vegetables; 3. Meat, eggs, and beans; 4. Milk and dairy products; 5. Sugars, sweets, and fats; 6. Industrialized food). Children’s anthropometry and body mass index by age were classified into Z-score according to the World Health Organization Standard Curves, 2006. Results Adolescent mothers began complementary feeding more frequently before the seventh month (.=0,02), presented less responsive (.=0.04) and more authoritarian feeding styles (.=0.01), and their children received more foods with sugars, oils, and fats (.=0.02), and less meat, eggs, and beans (.=0.06) than the children of adult mothers. Conclusion Adolescent mothers adopt less responsive eating styles and offer more inadequate complementary feeding for their infants.

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