A systematic review of complementary feeding practices in South Asian infants and young children: the Bangladesh perspective

BMC Nutrition
Logan ManikamMonica Lakhanpaul

Abstract

Sub-optimal nutrition among children remains a problem across South Asia (SA). Appropriate complementary feeding practices (CFP) can greatly reduce this risk. The primary objective of this systematic review (SR) of CF studies was to assess timing, dietary diversity, meal frequency and influencing factors in children under two in Bangladesh. Searches included English-language research published between January 2000 and June 2016 within MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, Web of Science, OVID Maternity & Infant Care, BanglaJOL, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, POPLINE and WHO Global Health Library. Eligibility criteria: primary research concerning the adequacy of complementary feeding practices in South Asian children aged 0-2 years and/or their families. We excluded interventional papers and those focusing exclusively on breast-feeding. In total 45,712 titles and abstracts were screened against inclusion criteria, 860 of which received independent full text review by two reviewers. 36 papers relevant to Bangladesh were identified. The 'EPPI-Centre Weight of Evidence Framework' was used to objectively assess each study's value in answering the review question. As per WHO Infant and Young Children Feeding Guidelines (IYCF), introduction of C...Continue Reading

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Aug 6, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Xiaoning ZhangMonica Lakhanpaul
Nov 29, 2020·Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health·Rachmawati WidyaningrumFirman Syarief

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