Perspectives in Maternal-Infant Nutrition

摘要

Malnutrition is a major contributor to high LDC infant mortality rates. This paper examines the special problem and nutritional needs of those most vulnerable to malnutrition--infants, children, and pregnant and lactating mothers--and recommends specific remedial practices and programs. This report recommends that health personnel strongly encourage the practice of breast-feeding to dispel misconceptions and to ensure better child nutrition. Calorie-protein studies should be instituted and followed by integrated health and nutrition interventions, especially in family planning and mother/child health programs. The mother should be the focus of these efforts as the most cost-effective and enduring means of ensuring the infant's health. Marketing practices and misleading information by formula companies should be minimized. A 28-item bibliography (1966-78) is appended.