Table 1 Components of the Complementary Feeding Utility Index (CFUI)
Index item | Variable/s used to derive item |
|---|---|
1.Breastfeeding duration | age in months when infant stopped breast feeding |
2.Timing of introduction of solid foods | age in months when infant was fed foods or liquids except baby milk |
3.Exposure to vegetables | consumption of vegetables prepared at home in times/day |
4.Exposure to fruits | consumption of fruit prepared at home in times/day |
5.Variety in protein foods | consumption of animal protein foods (meat, fish, eggs) in times/week |
6.Exposure to sweet drinks1 | types of drinks infant consumes per week |
7.Exposure to confectionary and savoury snacks2 | types of confectionary and unhealthy snack foods infant consumes per week |
8.Timing of cow’s milk introduction | age in months when infant had cow’s milk as main drink |
9.Exposure to tea and coffee | infant had tea or coffee (yes/no) |
10.Exposure to commercial infant foods | age in months when infant introduced to meals with lumps |
11.Timing of introduction to lumpy foods | consumption of ready-prepared meals in times/week |
12.Number of daily meals and snacks | number of meals and snacks infant consumes per day |
13.Feeding on demand | infant fed on demand or on schedule |