@Article{, title={Complementary Feeding Types, Timing and Practices by Mothers in Al-Kut City}, author={Samaa Jaber Abdulkareem , Waleed Arif AL-Ani}, journal={Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal المجلة العراقية للاختصاصات الطبية}, volume={21}, number={1}, pages={30-37}, year={2022}, abstract={BACKGROUND:Complementary feeding is a process starting when breast/formula milk alone is no longer sufficientto meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed,along with breast/formula milk.AIM OF THE STUDY:To determine the type and time of initial complementary feeding practiced by mothers in Kut Cityand its relation with some associated factors.METHODS:A descriptive primary health center-based study conducted on 500 mothers attending 29 primaryhealth care centers in Al-Kut City for the period of 4 months extended between 1st of April to 31st ofJuly 2017. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire by direct interview.RESULTS:The majority of children received food made from carbohydrates (Rice & Rice water, Porridge,Potato’s, Broths, and Biscuits) and Cerelac in percentage of 33.8 and 33.6 respectively.The majority of the complementary feeding was started at 6th month (49.6%).CONCLUSION:The majority of infants who attend primary health centers in Al-Kut city received cereal-based foodand Cerelac as their first complementary food.

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