Explanation of use of infant feeding terms1Infant feeding termsEBF is defined as the receipt of only breast milk (either directly from thebreast or expressed); only oral rehydration solution, drops, and syrups(vitamins, minerals, or medicines) are permitted (207).Mixed feeding is the receipt of both breast milk and other solids orliquids, including water and nonhuman milks, before 6 mo ofage (208)