1. Infant Nutrition: The National Perspectives Aydan Kansu – Turkey

2. Mother and child health and family planning services have been given a priority status in the policies of the government in recent decades.

3. Child survival programs have been implemented since 1985 Growth monitoring Healthy and balanced nutrition Early diagnosis and treatment of diarrheal diseases Promotion of breast feeding Immunization Reproductive health Family planning Antenatal and delivery care Female education

6. The general health insurance law, 2007 All people under 18 are included

13. Breast feeding duration: 16 months Time of weaning: 5-6 months Food for weaning –Fruit juice / smashed fruit –Milk –Yogurt –Cheese –Vegetable soup –Grains (bread, biscuits)