Report of Assistance to Developing Countries in the Area of Improving Infant Feeding Practices and Diet during Pregnancy

摘要

In 1979, A.I.D. began an expanded program to help developing countries address the problem of maternal and infant malnutrition by strengthening breastfeeding, weaning, and maternal nutrition components of existing programs in health, family planning, and nutrition. This report, prepared for A.I.D. personnel and personnel of other bilateral and multilateral aid agencies, describes the expanded A.I.D. program. Following a brief review of the program's background, the report provides examples of specific activities in a wide range of areas (primary health care and family planning; public education; health personnel training; sensitization workshops for health professionals; food supplements; infant feeding studies; and assistance to regional institutions). Appendices, which form the bulk of the document, provide specific information, by country, on 1982 activities, list workshops and consultative/coordinating activities during 1982, and identify lessons learned.