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Integrating Breastfeeding Into Early Childhood Nutrition Security Programs

Childhood food insecurity is a major public health issue in the United States, with significant disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. This blog examines the role of breastfeeding in early childhood nutrition security, how states have been promoting breastfeeding and nutrition security, and recommendations for state and territorial agencies.