Infant feeding practices and associated factors in the first six months of life: The Norwegian Infant Nutrition Survey

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Authors

Britt Lande · University of Oslo

LF Andersen · University of Oslo

Anne Bærug

KU Trygg · University of Oslo

Kari Lund‐Larsen · Norwegian Food Safety Authority

Marit B. Veierød · University of Oslo

G‐E Aa Bjørneboe · University of Oslo

Abstract

These results indicate that a majority of Norwegian infants are fed in accordance with infant feeding recommendations during their first 6mo of life. However, the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is shorter than recommended. Infant feeding practices are significantly associated with maternal and infant characteristics.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Paediatrica

Volume 92, Issue 2, pp. 152-161

DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2003.tb00519.x

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