Publications by authors named "Jiao-Mei Yang"
Complementary feeding patterns among ethnic groups in rural western China.
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study examined complementary feeding practices among four ethnic groups in rural western China, focusing on Han, Uygur, Tibetan, and Zhuang children aged 6 to 35 months.
- It found that early introduction of complementary foods before 6 months was high among all groups, with Uygur children showing significantly lower Infant and Child Feeding Index (ICFI) scores.
- The research highlighted the importance of maternal education, family wealth, and access to educational materials in improving feeding practices and children's nutritional status.