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Table 6 WHO indicators of complementary feeding practices

From: Complementary feeding practices and nutrient intakes of children aged 6–24 months from Bangladeshi background living in Tower Hamlets, East London: a feasibility study

Indicator

Percentage

Introduction of solid, semi-solid, or soft foods (n = 6)

100

Consumption of iron-rich or iron-fortified foods (n = 25)

96

 

Breastfed (n = 12)

Non-breastfed (n = 13)

Minimum dietary diversity

92

92

Minimum meal frequency

100

100

Minimum acceptable diet

92

92

  1. As per WHO definition [6]