Table 1.

The construct of indicator for age-appropriate feeding practices (ADF) based on breast-feeding and complementary feeding practices.

Age Group	Breast-Feeding	Complementary Feeding
		Frequency	Quantity 1
0–5.9 months	Predominant breast-feeding at least 6 times per day	No complementary feeding
6–8.9 months	Breast-feeding at least 6 times per day (complementary)	Maximum 3 meals per day	2–3 tablespoons to half Chan Chang Koeh for each meal
9–11.9 months	Breast-feeding at least 6 times per day (complementary)	Minimum of 3 meals per day	From half to a full Chan Chang Koeh for each meal
12 months+	Breast-feeding at least 3 times per day(complementary)	Minimum of 3 meals per day	Minimum half of a full Chan Chang Koeh for each meal

¹ Chan Chang Koeh, a traditional South Asian bowl equivalent to 250 milliliters; one tablespoon is equivalent to 10 milliliters [24].