ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN ACCORDING TO FEEDING PATTERNS IN THE FERGANA VALLEY

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of feeding patterns in the physical development of young children living in the Fergana Valley. The research focuses on key anthropometric parameters, including body weight, body length, head circumference, and chest circumference. A comparative assessment was carried out among children who received natural, mixed, and artificial feeding. The results show that the type of feeding is an important factor influencing the morphofunctional characteristics of child development. The findings also emphasize the necessity of systematic anthropometric observation of young children with consideration of their feeding type.