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Number of infants who were breast- and formula-fed and who received solid food at 6 weeks, 4 months, and 1 year of age
| Diet (no. of infants) | % infantsa receiving different diets |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 wk | 4 mo | 1 yr | |
| Breast-feeding (84) | 97.6 | 95.2 | 29.8 |
| Formula feeding (84) | 2.3 | 4.8 | 29.8 |
| Combined (85) | 10.6 | 21.2 | 55.3 |
| Solids (87) | NA | 13.8 | 98.9 |
Data are based on the questionnaire filled out by parents at 2 years. The total number of infants in the study was 87. NA, not applicable.
