Application of the deuterium-oxide dose-to-mother technique to determine the exclusivity of breastfeeding in women in Kanye, Botswana

Research Article

Application of the deuterium-oxide dose-to-mother technique to determine the exclusivity of breastfeeding in women in Kanye, Botswana

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2015.11734547
Author(s): Bs. Motswagole National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana , Stp. Matenge National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana , T. Mongwaketse National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana , J. Bogopa National Food Technology Research Centre, Botswana , R. Kobue-Lekalake Botswana College of Agriculture, , K. Mosetlha Research Scientist, Botswana , L. Kwape Senior Research Scientist, Botswana

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine breastfeeding exclusivity and impact on the nutritional status of mothers and infants.

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