Table 1.

WHO feeding definitions

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)	Giving the infant breast milk only and any minerals, vitamins and prescribed medicines if needed, for the first six months
Mixed breastfeeding (MBF)	Giving the infant breast milk and other fluids And solids. MBF may be further classified into predominant breastfeeding and partial breastfeeding: Predominant breastfeeding (PredBF) means giving the infant breast milk and non-nutritive liquids Partial breastfeeding (ParBF) means feeding breast milk andnon-nutritive and nutritive liquids and solids
Exclusive formula feeding (EFF)	Giving the infant only commercial infant formula milk for the first six months of life
Replacement feeding (RF)	Refers to the process of feeding a child who is not receiving any breast milk a diet that provides all the nutrients the child needs until the child is fully fed on family foods. During the first six months a suitable breast milk substitute should be used and subsequently complementary foods made from appropriately prepared and nutrient-enriched family foods should be added