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Lack of awareness and misconception about adequate feeding practices are considered as the main underlying causes of inadequate breast feeding and complementary feeding. Young children between age group of 6 months to 24 months are most vulnerable to diseases. Children who are well-nourished during the first two years of life are likely to stay well-nourished for the rest of their childhood. WHO recommends that infants should be fed exclusively on breast milk from birth to six months of age; that is, they should be given no other liquids or solids than breast milk, not even water, during this period, After this initial period of exclusive breast-feeding, infant should continue to be breast-fed for up to two years of age or beyond, while receiving nutritionally adequate and safe complementary food. This study aimed to assess the feeding practices of 0-2 year’s young children of selected areas of Yemen on the basis of mother’s education.

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