Session Objectives
            By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
            1. Describe what complementary feeding is and why it is 
                  needed
            2. Discuss nutrition gaps in breast milk after 6 months and 
                  foods to supplement the gaps
            3. Describe optimal principles and practices for  
                  complementary feeding
            4. Demonstrate ability to use locally available foods for 
                  complementary feeding
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                                              TOPIC 1. INTRODUCTION TO 
                                              COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
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         Introduction to Complementary Feeding
            Complementary feeding: giving other foods in addition to 
                 breast milk to a baby starting at 6 months (180 days) of 
                 age
            ‘Timely’ introduction of complementary foods is 
                 important:
                 ◦Too early—risk of infection and worsened nutritional 
                     intake; infant may not be developmentally ready
                 ◦Too late—breast milk alone no longer provides the 
                     infant with all the energy and nutrients needed
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         Introduction to Complementary Feeding
            • During the period of complementary feeding, the 
                 young child gradually becomes accustomed to 
                 eating family foods. 
            • Breastfeeding should continue until the child is at 
                 least 2 years old.
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                                              TOPIC 2. NUTRIENT GAPS IN 
                                              BREAST MILK AFTER 6 
                                              MONTHS
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