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Importance of Breastfeeding to Prevent Unwanted Weight Gain
Importance of Breastfeeding to Prevent Unwanted Weight Gain
The WHO recommends that an infant be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of his/her life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. At six months the baby displays readiness for new foods, textures, and modes of feeding. Weight gain in infants is a crucial factor that denotes growth but rapid weight gain in an infant''s first six months of life is a risk factor for child and adulthood obesity.
