What role does breastfeeding play in infant nutrition?
Breastfeeding is crucial for infant nutrition as it provides all the necessary nutrients required for growth and development in the first six months of life. It also contains antibodies that help protect infants from common childhood illnesses. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.
