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