Consider the following statements regarding the Complementary Feeding which constitute an important ...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the Complementary Feeding which constitute an important part of Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission Samudrayaan project)-

Complementary Feeding is when the child is introduced to other foods and liquids in addition to breast milk between 6-12 months of age.
There has been declining trend in complementary feeding of young children (6-8 months) in the country.
It is also the theme of 2019 “Rashtriya Poshan Maah” (National Nutrition Month).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Complementary Feeding – when the child is introduced to other foods and liquids in addition to breast milk between 6-23 months of age.

The focus on complementary feeding comes amid the disturbing data on nutrition – that shows that less than 10% of children receive adequate diet in the country.

As per the National Family Health Survey IV data, the percentage of young children (6-8 months) who were introduced to complementary feeding declined from 52.7% in 2006 to 42.7% in 2016, with decline noted across most states.

Union Government is celebrating the entire month of September as “Rashtriya Poshan Maah” (National Nutrition Month) to emphasise the need for healthy nutrition.

The Theme for this year is ‘Complementary Feeding’.