INFLUENCE OF FEEDING TYPE ON THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE FERGANA VALLEY

Abstract

This paper examines the influence of feeding type on the physical development of young children living in the Fergana Valley. Particular attention is paid to anthropometric indicators, including body weight, body length, head circumference, and chest circumference. The study is based on a comparative analysis of children receiving natural, mixed, and artificial feeding. The findings indicate that the type of feeding is one of the important factors determining the morphofunctional development of the child’s organism. The results confirm the need for regular anthropometric monitoring of young children, taking into account the nature of feeding.