Table 5: Core indicators of feeding practices of mothers in agricultural food production in Ibadan.
Variables |
Frequency |
Percentage |
Breastfeeding initiation after birth |
|
|
Within one hour |
37 |
17.0 |
2-5 hours |
98 |
45.2 |
6-10 hours |
17 |
7.8 |
After one day |
65 |
30.0 |
Exclusive breastfeeding practices |
|
|
Yes |
7 |
3.2 |
No |
210 |
96.8 |
Continued Breastfeeding from 12-23 months |
|
|
Yes |
30 |
68.2 |
No |
14 |
31.8 |
Introduction of Complementary foods |
|
|
< 4 months |
47 |
21.7 |
4-5 months |
77 |
35.5 |
≥ 6 months |
90 |
41.5 |
Don’t Know |
3 |
1.4 |
Minimum Dietary Diversity N = 216 |
|
|
< 4 Food Groups |
55 |
25.5 |
≥ 4 Food Groups |
161 |
74.5 |
Minimum Dietary Diversity (Age 6-23 months) N = 47 |
|
|
< 4 Food Groups |
15 |
31.9 |
≥ 4 Food Groups |
32 |
68.1 |
Minimum meal frequency (Age 6-23 months) N = 47 |
|
|
3 Times |
27 |
57.4 |
≥ 4 times |
20 |
42.6 |
Minimum Acceptable Diet (Age 6-23 months) N = 47 |
|
|
Yes |
32 |
68.1 |
No |
15 |
31.9 |