Stagnating trends in complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: An analysis of national surveys from 2004-2014.

ABSTRACT: Bangladesh has experienced steady socio-economic development. However, improvements in child growth have not kept pace. It is important to document complementary feeding (CF) practices-a key determinant of children's growth-and their trends over time. The study aims to examine trends in CF practices in children aged 6-23 months using data from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2004, 2007, 2011, and 2014. Multilevel logistic regression models were applied to identify independent predictors of four CF practice indicators among children 6-23 months, namely, timely introduction of complementary foods, minimum meal frequency, minimum dietary diversity, and minimum acceptable diet. Introduction of complementary foods was achieved among 64-71% of children between 2004 and 201

SUBMITTER: Na M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6586058 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature