Table 2.
Complementary foods introduced during the first six months in Western Nepal, 2014
| Complementary foodsa | First month | Fourth month | Sixth month |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N=735) | (n=715) | (n=711) | |
| Infant formula | 55 (7.5%) | 49 (6.8%) | 121 (17.0%) |
| Plain water | 24 (3.3%) | 203 (28.4%) | 485 (68.2%) |
| Animal milk | 34 (4.6%) | 115 (16.1%) | 432 (60.8%) |
| Sugar water | 0 | 4 (0.6%) | 26 (3.7%) |
| Sugar salt water | 4 (0.5%) | 12 (1.7%) | 19 (2.7%) |
| Ghee | 12 (1.6%) | 26 (3.6%) | 26 (3.7%) |
| Honey | 8 (1.1%) | 33 (4.6%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| Honey and ghee mixed | 2 (0.3%) | 16 (2.2%) | 20 (2.8%) |
| Tea | 1 (0.1%) | 1 (0.1%) | 0 |
| Porridge | 0 | 11 (1.5%) | 206 (29.0%) |
| Jaulo Khichadib | 0 | 10 (1.4%) | 131 (18.4%) |
| Adult food | 0 | 2 (0.3%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| Others food items deemed healthy by parents | 0 | 1 (0.1%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| Any complementary feeding | 118 (16.1%) | 278 (38.9%) | 578 (81.3%) |
Note: dietary recall is based on 24-h recall method. a multiple response. b local food that is a mixture of rice, pulses and cereals. It is well cooked to make soft and salt and turmeric are sometime added to improve taste