NUTRIENT COMPOSITION FOR FORTIFIED COMPLEMENTARY FOODS
Abstract: The period from birth to two of age is resognizeed as a critical window for the promotion of optimal, heath and behavioral development. Breast-feeding together with complementary foods of anadequate macro- and microntrient density and appropriate feeding practices essential to ensure adequate nutrition. Such nutrient-densy foods are often locking in the developing world. As a result, many infants and yong children suffer from multiple micronutrient deficiencies and fail to reach their growth potential . the objective of this artical on recommended nutrient Composition for Fortified complementary foods was to review the scientific evidence and propose a macro-and micronutrient composition for fortified complementary foods.Our goal was to provide guidance for revising the composition currently being used and for the development of new foods.The period considered is from 6 mo through 2 y of age;since infants should be exclusively breast - fed for the first 6 mo. After age 2 Y children are assumed to be less depenent on complementary feeding and more likely to consume usual household foods.
Publication year 2004
Pages 75-100
Organization Name
City Cairo
serial title Egypt . J. Agric .Res.,
ISSN 1110-6336
Author(s) from ARC
Publication Type Journal
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