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Accuracy of declared nutrient content on labels of commercial complementary food products in Cambodia, Indonesia and Senegal

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ARCH evaluated the accuracy of nutrient declarations on labels of 43 commonly available CPCF in three peri-urban/urban locations: Khsach Kandal district, Cambodia (n = 11); Bandung, Indonesia (n = 11) and Guédiawaye and Dakar departments, Senegal (n = 21). Label values (LV) from product nutrient declarations were compared to analytical values (AV) derived from laboratory nutrient analysis for macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein…

Composition and labelling practices of commercially produced complementary foods sold in Bandung City, Indonesia

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This study assessed the composition, nutrient content, nutrient content claims and related labelling practices as declared on the labels of 211 commercially produced complementary foods (CPCF) purchased in Bandung City, Indonesia in 2017 against global standards and guidance (Codex Alimentarius and WHO), and relevant national legislation. The study also compared the nutrient content (as determined…

Breastfeeding and breastmilk substitute use and feeding motivations among mothers in Bandung City, Indonesia

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This article was published in the journal Maternal & Child Nutrition in April 2021. Abstract Suboptimal breastfeeding is common in Indonesia, with only half of infants 0–5 months of age exclusively breastfed and feeding of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) highly prevalent among infants and toddlers. Various factors influence these feeding practices, including social norms, limited health system support…

Sugar content and nutrient content claims of growing‐up milks in Indonesia

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This article was published in the journal Maternal & Child Nutrition in April 2021. Abstract ‘Growing‐up milks’ (GUMs)—breast‐milk substitutes targeted for young children (aged 12–36 months)—are commonly consumed in Indonesia. The World Health Assembly has stated that GUMs are not necessary for proper growth and development, and recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared that such…

Rangkuman: Praktik pemberian ASI dan produk pengganti ASI serta motivasi pemberian makan di antara para ibu di Kota Bandung, Indonesia

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This brief provides data on the prevalence of breastfeeding and breast-milk substitute use among mothers of children less than three years of age in Bandung City, Indonesia. The study also explores the motivating factors that influence mothers to breastfeed and/or provide breast-milk substitutes. Access the brief in English. Suggested citation: Helen Keller International (HKI). (2021).…

Brief: Breastfeeding and breast-milk substitute use and feeding motivations among mothers in Bandung City

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This brief provides data on the prevalence of breastfeeding and breast-milk substitute use among mothers of children less than three years of age in Bandung City, Indonesia. The study also explores the motivating factors that influence mothers to breastfeed and/or provide breast-milk substitutes. Access the brief in Bahasa Indonesia. Suggested citation: Helen Keller International (HKI).…

Ringkasan Eksekutif: Komposisi Kandungan Gizi dan Praktik Pemberian Label pada Susu Pertumbuhan (GUMs) yang Berlaku di Indonesia antara Januari 2017 dan Mei 2019

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This is an executive summary of a report on the level of declared sugar content and nutritional quality based on the label analysis of growing-up milks (GUMs) launched in Indonesia between January 2017 and May 2019. The full report (in Bahasa Indonesia) is available here. The technical brief (in Bahasa Indonesia) on this research is…

Executive Summary: Nutritional Composition and Labelling Practices of Growing-up Milks (GUMs) Launched in Indonesia between January 2017 and May 2019

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This is an executive summary of a report on the level of declared sugar content and nutritional quality based on the label analysis of growing-up milks (GUMs) launched in Indonesia between January 2017 and May 2019. The full report is available here. The technical brief on this research is available here. Access the executive summary…

Full Report: Nutritional Composition and Labelling Practices of Growing-up Milks (GUMs) Launched in Indonesia between January 2017 and May 2019

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This report provides data on the level of declared sugar content and nutritional quality based on the label analysis of growing-up milks (GUMs) launched in Indonesia between January 2017 and May 2019. The executive summary is available here. The technical brief on this research is available here. Access the report in Bahasa Indonesia. Suggested citation:…