The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Infant Feeding and Weaning Practices among Irulas of Attapadi Hills and Lambas of Katchuvadi Hills


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A child who is in a state of good Health will be happy active, creative, alert and bright. Health and happiness are the outcomes of good nutrition. The aim of infant feeding is a happy growing child. Weaning is an important milestone in a babys' life. Weaning practices that are followed depend on the knowledge, beliefs, attitude and envircnment of the mother.
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Usha Chandrasekhar
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, India
G. Vasanthamani
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, India
Anooja K. Thomas
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, India

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A child who is in a state of good Health will be happy active, creative, alert and bright. Health and happiness are the outcomes of good nutrition. The aim of infant feeding is a happy growing child. Weaning is an important milestone in a babys' life. Weaning practices that are followed depend on the knowledge, beliefs, attitude and envircnment of the mother.