Box 2. Programme target behaviours – major indicators*

1. Early initiation of breastfeeding (within 1 h)

2. Exclusive breastfeeding under 6 months of age

3. Continued breastfeeding at 1 year

4. Timely introduction of complementary foods (6–8 months)

5. Minimum dietary diversity

6. Minimum meal frequency

7. Minimum acceptable diet

8. Consumption of iron‐rich foods

^* WHO definition. See WHO 2008.