Abstract:
In this study, the nutritional characteristics and physical development indicators of 50 post-term
infants were examined. According to the research results, 32% of the children were fed with
artificial nutrition, while 34% had a mixed feeding pattern. Among them, 42.0% were breastfed up
to one year of age, and 58.0% continued breastfeeding up to two years. Regarding the number of
daily meals, 58.0% of the children ate 1–4 times per day. Additionally, 58.0% of the children
received supplementary feeding up to 6 months of age.
In terms of food consumption levels, 48.0% of the children consumed bread, cereals, porridge, and
grain-based foods in excess of the recommended amount, while 36.0% consumed foods containing
salt and sugar above the normal limit.
The findings of the study revealed that most post-term infants had disrupted eating patterns. This
condition may contribute to delayed physical development and an increased incidence of various
diseases among these children.
