SPECIFIC FEATURES OF RATIONAL FEEDING OF INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE
Keywords:
infant, rational feeding, breast milk, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, food safety, hygiene, child development.Abstract
This article examines the main principles of rational feeding of infants under one year of age, the importance of breastfeeding, the introduction of complementary foods from around six months of age, and hygiene and safety in food preparation and feeding. Drawing on international recommendations and relevant legal sources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it summarises recommendations for feeding infants in accordance with their age, development, and individual needs.
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