Systematic Complementary Feeding Practices among Infants aged 6-23 months: Current Scenario, its Determinants and Policy Interventions

Author(s)	Ms. Sonalpreet kaur, Dr.Nanthini Subbiah
Country	India
Abstract	Complementary feeding practices are crucial for the growth and development of children aged 6–23 months. Despite their importance, these practices remain suboptimal in India, contributing significantly to malnutrition. Key indicators such as Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF), and Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD) highlight inadequacies, with disparities influenced by socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural factors. Government programs like the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Poshan Abhiyaan aim to address these issues, but implementation challenges persist.
Keywords	Complementary feeding, Minimum Dietary Diversity(MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency(MMF), Minimum Adequate Diet(MAD), Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), Poshan Abhiyan
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.43777

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