Association between breast milk intake at 9-10 months of age and growth and development among Malawian young children.

ABSTRACT: World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for infants for the first 6 months of life, followed by introduction of nutritious complementary foods alongside breastfeeding. Breast milk remains a significant source of nourishment in the second half of infancy and beyond; however, it is not clear whether more breast milk is always better. The present study was designed to determine the association between amount of breast milk intake at 9-10 months of age and infant growth and development by 12-18 months of age. The study was nested in a randomized controlled trial conducted in Malawi. Regression analysis was used to determine associations between breast milk intake and growth and development. Mean (SD) breast milk intake at 9-10 months of age was 752 (244) g/day. Mean (SD) l

SUBMITTER: Kumwenda C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6866006 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature