Resources
Complementary feeding
Guiding Principles for the Complementary Feeding of the Breastfed Child
Author(s): Dewey K
Authoring organization(s): Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization
Published: 2002
Summary: This document distills information from discussions at several technical meetings and technical documents on complementary feeding. It covers the duration of breastfeeding and the age complementary foods should be introduced; continued breastfeeding during the 6–24 month period; responsive feeding; feeding during and after illness; the safe preparation and storage of complementary foods; the use of micronutrient supplements; and the amounts, types, frequency, and consistency of complementary foods.
Topic(s): Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, general nutrition
Type(s): Technical report
Region: Global
Guiding Principles for Feeding Infants and Young Children During Emergencies
Authoring organization(s): World Health Organization
Published: 2004
Summary: The guiding principles have been prepared to help prevent increased morbidity and mortality among infants and young children affected by an emergency. They serve as a basis for action and are intended to clarify that optimal practices for feeding infants and young children during emergencies are essentially the same as those that apply in other, more stable conditions. The document seeks to inform decision makers about key interventions and sustaining optimal infant and young child feeding during emergencies.
Topic(s): Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, general nutrition
Type(s): Technical report
Region: Global
Guiding Principles for Feeding Non-Breastfed Children 6–24 Months of Age
Author(s): Dewey K
Authoring organization(s): World Health Organization
Published: 2005
Summary: These guiding principles are based on consensus achieved during an informal meeting of experts held in Geneva in early 2004 and adapted from the Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding of the Breastfed Child. The publication lists the nine guiding principles, with the scientific rationale for each, and gives examples of diets from different parts of the world that can meet energy and nutrient needs of infants and young children after six months of age who are not breastfed. Annexes include information on developing locally appropriate feeding recommendations based on the principles, and on key issues around early breastfeeding cessation for infants and young children of HIV-positive mothers.
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Topic(s): Complementary feeding, general nutrition, non-English
Type(s): Technical report
Region: Global
Kenya Infant Feeding Brochures
Authoring organization(s): US Agency for International Development, PATH, Infant and Young Child Nutrition Project
Published: 2009
Summary: These two brochures (originally developed by the Government of Kenya, UNICEF, and PATH) are being disseminated to mothers and families through IYCN and APHIA II Western facility and community-based activities. One brochure focuses on infant feeding during the first six months of life and the other focuses on infant feeding after 6 months.
Swahili:
- Mlishe Mtoto Wako Vyema Baada Ya Miezi Sita
- Mnyonyeshe Mtoto Wako Vyema Kutoka Kuzaliwa Hadi Miezi Sita
Topic(s): Complementary feeding, breastfeeding, non-English
Type(s): Brochures
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Nutrition Essentials: A Guide for Program Managers
Author(s): Sanghvi T
Authoring organization(s): Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival
Published: 1999
Summary: This is a reference manual for major nutrition interventions to improve maternal and infant and young child nutrition. The document provides background information on the role of nutrition in child survival, priority nutrition interventions, how to strengthen and integrate nutrition in district health services, how to work in the community and suggested community activities, and tools and instruments to support nutrition interventions.
Topic(s): Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, general nutrition, monitoring and evaluation
Type(s): Reference manual
Region: Global
Nutrition Toolkit
Authoring organization(s): The World Bank
Summary: This toolkit includes nine booklets on different nutrition topics, including nutrition project design, basic facts (nuts and bolts in nutrition), economic analysis, growth promotion (child), food supplements, food stamps, monitoring and evaluation, nutrition communications, and school nutrition.
Topic(s): Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, general nutrition, monitoring and evaluation
Type(s): Booklet
Region: Global
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