1. National Nutrition Week 1st - 7th September 2017
BANGALORE CHAPTER
National Nutrition Week 1st - 7th September 2017
THEME
Optimal infant and young child feeding practices: Better Child Health

2. Overview IDA, Bangalore Chapter Facts
Optimal infant and young child feeding strategies and practices
Benefits of breast feeding
Complementary feeding

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Source: UNICEF global databases, 2016, based on MICS, DHS and other nationally representative sources. *See full report at <uni.cf/iycfreport2016> for notes on the data.

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Scenario in India

5. Feeding Practices of Children Under 6 Months of Age
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Feeding Practices of Children Under 6 Months of Age
Source: Report- Nutrition in India, NFHS III ( )

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THE OPTIMAL INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD NUTRITION PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES A. Breastfeeding B. Complimentary Feeding

7. A. Breastfeeding IDA, Bangalore Chapter
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding
(within one hour)
Exclusive Breastfeeding
(till end of six months (180 days).
Extended breastfeeding
(with Complementary feeding)

8. B. Complementary Feeding
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B. Complementary Feeding
AGE SPECIFIC
Frequency
Amount
Texture
Variety
Active Feeding
Hygiene

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BREASTFEEDING A. Benefits to baby B. Benefits to mother C. Why breastfeed within first hour?

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11. Why breastfeed within the first hour of life?
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Why breastfeed within the first hour of life?
Colostrum
Provides essential nutrients, antibodies.
Protects the child from infections
reduces the risk of death by up to 22 per cent in the first month of life.
Skin-to-skin contact
Mother-infant bonding and keeps the child warm
Reducing the child’s risk of dying of cold (‘hypothermia’).
Others
Mother produce more milk for her child
Reduces excessive bleeding in mothers after birth

12. Benefits of Breastfeeding
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
FOR THE BABY
Increased bonding
Lower risk of chronic diseases
Lower risk of over weight/ obesity
Improved growth and nutrition status
Less diarrhea and respiratory infections
Less ear infections, gastrointestinal disorders, skin conditions
Improved cognitive and motor development

13. Benefits of Breastfeeding
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
Less postpartum depression
Mother less likely to become pregnant in early months
Lower risk of maternal cancers (ovarian and breast cancer)
Faster maternal recovery and weight loss postpartum
FOR THE MOTHER

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COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING Purpose: Complement breast milk and support optimal growth of the young child.
Definition:
The transition from exclusive breastfeeding to family foods – referred to as complementary feeding

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16. In India IDA, Bangalore Chapter
Only one child in five (21 percent) between 6-24 months is fed as per the recommended practices.
Only 35% children are fed foods from a minimum number of foods groups
42% are fed a minimum number of times.
Source:

17. Timely, Adequate, Appropriate and Safe
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Benefits of optimal complementary feeding
Improved cognitive development
Better psycho-social development
Less diarrhea and respiratory infections
Prevention of stunting and acute malnutrition
Prevention of over weight/obesity
Reduces the risk of child mortality
Less risk of anemia
Optimal growth
Less risk of zinc and other micro-nutrient deficiencies
Improved productivity and economic status
Timely, Adequate, Appropriate and Safe

18. Complementary feeding Along with breast milk up to 2 years of age
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Complementary feeding Along with breast milk up to 2 years of age
Initially 2-3 times a day between 6-8 months
Increase 3-4 times daily between 9-11 months
12-24 months with additional nutritious snacks offered 1-2 times per day, as desired.
Source WHO
Frequency
Liquid foods: Milk, fresh fruit juices, soups, porridge
Solid mashed foods like potato, green leafy vegetables, carrots etc, fruits, khichdi or pongal, pulse preparations.
Solid unmashed foods: Idli, rice, dal, chapati, bread, fruits, vegetables.
Note: Food consistency increases with growing age of the infant
Texture
Include foods from all food groups
Variety

19. Complementary feeding Along with breast milk up to 2 years of age
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Complementary feeding Along with breast milk up to 2 years of age
Give very small quantity at the beginning
Example: one tea spoon
Amount
Talking and playing with child while feeding stimulates appetite and development.
Encourage child to eat on its own in a separate plate
Active Feeding
Wash hands with soap and water before and after handing baby food
Cook food properly to kill germs
Use clean utensils for cooking
Keep the food covered
Give freshly prepared food
Hygiene

20. Nutrition for toddler and preschoolers(1-6 years)
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Nutrition for toddler and preschoolers(1-6 years)
Nutritional status of children is of paramount importance for later development of physical, mental and social development.

21. Why to feed nutritious food for children?
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Why to feed nutritious food for children?
Rapid growth happens during this phase.
Nutrition is vital during this phase.
Several developmental changes in brain, body and organ occur at this time.
Best time for visual development.
Vitamins and minerals are very important for bone heath, brain development, strengthen immune system.

22. Nutrition for child IDA, Bangalore Chapter LIMIT Include Added sugars
Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas and unsalted nuts and seeds.
Encourage your child to eat a variety of fruits
Serve a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, beans and peas, starchy and others.
Encourage your child to eat and drink dairy products, such as milk, curd, paneer, cheese.
Choose whole grains like wheat, rice, jowar, bajra and its products.
Added sugars
Saturated and trans fats such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products
LIMIT
Include

23. Inadequate diet can lead to
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Inadequate diet can lead to
Poor growth
Poor cognition
Poor muscle development
Reduced work capacity
Poor social development
High rates of illness

24. Dietary guidelines IDA, Bangalore Chapter
Encourage child to eat with family
Never skip breakfast
Don’t serve food in front of the TV
Diet should include variety of foods
Child should never be forced to eat more than he can eat.
Food preferences of the child should be taken into consideration
Regularity of meal time is important
Restrict tea and coffee.
Make a healthy and colourful plate while including foods from all food groups.

25. Feed healthy, build a strong nation!
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Feed healthy, build a strong nation!