Vol. 6, Issue 5 (2018)
Pushti weaning mix to combat malnutrition among infants of 6 Months to 2 YRS
Author(s): Dr. C Padma Veni and Dr. M Bhavya Manjari
Abstract: Assessment of Pushti weaning mix, as a supplementary food to combat malnutrition among infants was an aim of the study. A total of 91, Grade 2 & Grade 3 malnourished infants consisting of experimental and control group were selected from adopted villages of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur. Pushti weaning mix was given orally in dosage of 50gms thrice a day besides breast milk. Along with breast milk, home- made mashed food was advised to control group. Infants were assessed from age of 6 months to 2 yrs in various aspects of growth and development. Infants showed improvement in all aspects of growth. Weight gained in treated group was 21 % (11% in control group).
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Dr. C Padma Veni, Dr. M Bhavya Manjari. Pushti weaning mix to combat malnutrition among infants of 6 Months to 2 YRS. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(5):2300-2304.
