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The study was carried out during 2016\u20132019 to assess the impact of health and nutrition education on infant and young child feeding practices and the nutritional status of the children.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A community-based pre- and post-intervention study was carried out in the Amreli District of Gujarat. Nutrition and health education intervention through posters, banners, pamphlets, and group discussion was imparted. Chi-square test and multivariable regression analysis were carried out.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 500 HHs were covered at both time points. There was significant improvement in availing \u22654 antenatal practices (69% vs. 87%), early registration of pregnancy (80% to 90%), consumption of \u2265100 iron and folic acid tablets (68% to 76%), early initiation of breastfeeding (39% to 54%), exclusive breast feeding up to 6 months (41% vs. 69%), complementary feeding among 12- to 35-month children at 6\u20138 months (77% to 87%), sanitation and hygienic practices. The prevalence of underweight and wasting has declined significantly from 39% to 32% and from 20% to 13.6%, respectively. Community, education of mothers, per capita income, sanitary latrine, and cooking fuel were associated with the risk of undernutrition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There was improvement in infant and young child feeding practices among mothers, and undernutrition has declined during the study period. 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