Infant & Young Child Feeding MCQ - Practice Questions

1Consider the following statements about complementary feeding: 1. It begins at 6 completed months. 2. It replaces breastfeeding completely. 3. It should be timely, adequate, safe and responsive. Which statements are correct?

2How many of the following statements describe appropriate infant and young-child feeding counselling or follow-up? 1. A faltering growth curve should lead to a review of feeding frequency, food thickness, illness, hygiene and care. 2. Visible wasting, oedema or persistent refusal to feed requires referral under health protocols. 3. Counselling should be restricted to the mother even when other family members influence feeding decisions. 4. During illness, breastfeeding and small frequent feeds should continue; after illness, an extra feed supports catch-up growth.

3A supervisor reviews records of 200 children aged 6-8 months. If the group matches the 37% coverage reported for Rajasthan, how many children would be receiving complementary food along with breast milk?

4A Mahila Supervisor is reviewing the response to a child whose growth curve is faltering. Consider the following proposed actions: 1. Ask about feeding frequency, food thickness, recent illness, hygiene and care. 2. Check whether records lead to counselling, follow-up and referral rather than remaining paperwork only. 3. Arrange referral if severe wasting, oedema, persistent refusal to feed or other danger signs are present. 4. Accept free infant-formula samples for distribution because this counts as nutrition education. 5. Blame the mother first so that the family recognises the seriousness of the problem. How many of the proposed actions are appropriate?

5Consider the following statements about exclusive breastfeeding: 1. Medically indicated oral rehydration solution, vitamin or mineral drops do not by themselves end exclusive breastfeeding. 2. Giving plain water in hot weather still counts as exclusive breastfeeding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?