Authors : 1Armagan Hayirli and 2Fikrullah Kisa
Abstract: Infant feeding pattern has long-term effects on health, growth and development. There are many factors affecting infant feeding patterns. These can be broadly categorized as social factors, nutritional and health statuses of mothers and infants, bioavailability of nutrients and composition of foods and government policies. In this mini-review, current information on infant feeding practices and their advantages and disadvantage was presented.
1Armagan Hayirli and 2Fikrullah Kisa , 2005. Infant Feeding Patterns A Mini Review on Evaluation of Infant Feeding in Several Aspects . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 3: 661-664.