Infant nutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年7月7日 · Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood. Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development.
Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年12月20日 · Questions and answers on HIV and infant feeding; WHO response. WHO is committed to supporting countries with implementation and monitoring of the "Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal, infant and young child nutrition", endorsed by Member States in May 2012. The plan includes 6 targets, one of which is to increase, by 2025, the rate of ...
Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality from common childhood illnesses, such as diarrhoea and pneumonia, and means that the child is likely to recover more quickly from illness. Breastfeeding contributes to the health and well-being of mothers, by helping to space children, reducing their risks for ovarian and breast cancers, and ...
Infant and young child feeding WPRO - World Health …
2021年1月20日 · Nutrition Landscape Information System (NLiS) Resolutions and decisions. Infant and young child feeding (WHA 71.9) Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children (WHA 69.9) Maternal, infant and young child nutrition (WHA 65.6) Infant and young child nutrition (WHA 63.23)
Feeding an infant or young child - World Health Organization (WHO)
2022年9月30日 · Give a variety of foods that need chewing as the infant gets older daily, or as often as possible (such as meat, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables or eggs) Give food to infants directly using a spoon and feed slowly and patiently ; Encourage children to eat but do not force them ; Talk to children while they eat, with eye to eye contact
Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
Infant and young child feeding in SEARO - World Health …
2021年10月21日 · Inadequate infant and young child feeding is responsible for childhood infections and long term impairment on growth and health. Malnutrition during the early years can cause stunting, with long term consequences on cognition and physical work capacity, and poor complementary feeding practices contribute significantly to malnutrition in children.
Infant and Young Child nutrition targets to 2030 1. Introduction In May 2012 the 65th World Health Assembly (WHA) endorsed a Comprehensive Implementation Plan on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition that included six global targets: reducing stunting and wasting in children under 5, halting the epidemic of obesity, reducing anaemia in women
Nutrition WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年5月2日 · Good nutrition plays a fundamental role in human health, survival and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity.
Global nutrition targets 2025: breastfeeding policy brief
2014年12月30日 · Exclusive breastfeeding – defined as the practice of only giving an infant breast-milk for the first 6 months of life (no other food or water) – has the single largest potential impact on child mortality of any preventive intervention. It is part of optimal breastfeeding practices, which also include initiation within one hour of life and continued breastfeeding for …