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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of breastfeeding mothers (n = 70)

From: Analysis of food sources and nutrient intakes of selected breastfeeding mothers in Metro Manila, Philippines

Variables

Mean ± SE

n = 70

Age, (years)

26.9 ± 0.7

Weight, (kg)

56.9 ± 1.3

Height, (cm)

152.4 ± 0.6

BMI, n (%)

 

CED

6 (8.57)

Normal

31 (44.3)

Overweight/Obese

33 (47.1)

Occupation, n (%)

 

Clerk

1 (1.4)

Housewife

41 (58.6)

Service/shop/market sales

28 (40.0)

Education Attainment, n (%)

 

Elementary level

2 (2.9)

High school level

42 (60.0)

College level

8 (11.4)

Associate degree (2 years college)

12 (17.1)

Vocational level

6 (8.6)

Infant Gender, n (%)

 

Male

38 (54.3)

Female

32 (45.7)

Infant Birth weight, (g)

3092.6 ± 39.1