Complementary Feeding for Children Aged 6-23 Months

Complementary Feeding for Children Aged 6-23 Months

Descripción

Purpose of the Booklet Seven out of 10 children aged 6 months and over are fed plain rice porridge (borbor) with salt and sometimes a little sugar. Others receive plain rice with liquid part of soup. These foods fill the child’s stomach but they do not provide enough energy and nutrients for good physical growth and mental development, often resulting in malnutrition. This recipe booklet gives guidance on how to prepare nutritious and safe complementary foods for young children. Recipe Development The Recipes in this booklet have been developed to meet the specific dietary needs of children aged 6 to 23 months, using foods available in different provinces of Cambodia. Some of the foods are grown on family farms and home gardens and others can be purchased from the local market. The recipes were field-tested with mothers and caregivers in a real home setting to ensure that the foods are available and affordable to most families.