Demographic and Health Surveys Methodology - Measure DHS

INFANT FEEDINGStatistics:A. Mean number of days specific foods were consumed in the last 24 hours bybreastfeeding children.B. Mean number of days specific foods were consumed in the last 24 hours by nonbreastfeedingchildren.DefinitionA. Coverage:1. Population base: Last living child born in the three years preceding the survey who is livingwith the mother.2. Time period: Breastfeeding in the 24 hours preceding the interview and food consumption inthe 7 days preceding the interview.3. Specific foods:a) Plain waterb) Infant formulac) Other milkd) Fruit juicee) Other liquids (does not include plain water)f) Food made from grainsg) Food made from roots/tubersh) Fruits and vegetables not rich in vitamin Ai) Food made from legumesj) Cheese/yogurtk) Meat/fish/shellfish/poultry/eggsl) Food made with oil/fat/butterm) Pumpkin/red or yellow yams or squash/carrots/red sweet potatoesn) Green leafy vegetableso) Mangos/papayas/and other locally grown fruits rich in vitamin A.Guide to DHS Statistics 131 Updated September 2006