Table 1.

Age-specific ‘appropriate feeding’ as per the IMNCI guidelines

Age-group (months)	Breastfed	Type of food	Frequency and amount
0–5	Yes	Only breastmilk	8 times or more per 24 hours
6–11	Yes	Solid/semi-solid/soft food	Minimum 1 katori* 3 times
	No	Solid/semi-solid/soft food	Minimum1 katori 5 times
12–23	Irrespective of status	Solid/semi-solid/soft food	Minimum 1.5 katori 5 times

*Katori≈150 g;

IMNCI=Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness