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Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) Practices and Food Security Status among<br />

Low-Income Mothers of Children under Two Years Old in Terengganu<br />

Nur Liyana Binti Lizarus<br />

Supervisor: Dr Noor Salihah Binti Zakaria<br />

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition)<br />

School of Food Science and Technology<br />

Breastmilk is the best nutritional choice for infants. However, there is still low rate of<br />

mothers who are practicing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). This study aims to assess the<br />

EBF practices and its association with food security status among low-income mothers of<br />

children under two years old. A cross-sectional study using convenience sample will be<br />

conducted at five health clinics in Terengganu. A total of 191 mothers who has child<br />

under two years old and come from low-income family (median house income

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