Table 5.
Mean age at which each of the complementary food was added
| Complementary food | Mean age ± SD | Median | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula milk |
3.8± 3.8 |
3.00 |
1 |
24 |
| Home made cereal |
4.9 ± 1.7 |
4.00 |
1 |
13 |
| Ready-made cereal |
4.6 ± 1.1 |
4.00 |
2 |
12 |
| Fruits |
5.1 ± 1.6 |
5.00 |
2 |
13 |
| Vegetables |
5.9 ± 2.5 |
5.00 |
3 |
24 |
| Legumes |
7.8 ± 2.6 |
7.00 |
3 |
18 |
| Eggs |
7.4 ± 2.1 |
7.00 |
3 |
18 |
| Meat |
8.8 ± 3.1 |
8.00 |
3 |
24 |
| Chicken |
8.6 ± 2.9 |
8.00 |
3 |
24 |
| Fish | 9.1 ± 3.3 | 8.00 | 4 | 24 |