Infant and young child feeding
Published By: World Health Organisation (WHO) | Published Date: July, 15 , 2013Undernutrition is associated with more than one third of the global disease burden for children under five. Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first two years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall. In fact, optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding are so critical that they could save about 220 000 lives per year.
Author(s): World Health Organisation (WHO) | Posted on: Aug 01, 2013 | Views(1170)