MOMENTUM
This document is a fact sheet titled MOMENTUM Global Measurement Fact Sheet: IYCF Indicators and Methods published in July 2021.
2023

Abstract
It provides an update on the indicators and methods for assessing infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF). The fact sheet outlines the 17 age-specific indicators recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, which were updated in 2021. The indicators are designed for data collection in large-scale household surveys to measure IYCF practices, identify populations at risk, and monitor progress in achieving goals. The document also provides guidance on measurement methods and their application in various contexts, including national surveys, research studies, and program evaluations.
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