comp1ementary feeding practices, including frequent feeding; growth monitoring with appropriate follow-up actions; and nutritional surveillance are the most essentiai needs. As the child grows o1der, and for the adult population as a who1e, an adequate diet is an obvious human priority. Meeting this need requires employment and income-generating opportunities, dissemination of knowledge and supporting services to increase food production and distribution. These are key actions within broader national strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition. D. Role of women, maternai health and famiiy planning 15. Women in their various roles play a critical part in the well-being of children. The enhancement of the status of women and their equal access to education, training, credit and other extension services constitute a valuable contribution to a nation's social and economie development. Efforts for the enhancement of women's status and their role in development must begin with the girl child. Equal opportunity should be provided for the girl child to benefit from the heaith, nutrition, education and other basic services to enable her to grow to her full potential. 16. Maternai health, nutrition and education are important for the survival and well-being of women in their own right and are key determinants of the health and well-being of the child in early infancy. The causes of the high rates of infant mortaiity, especialiy neonatal mortaiity, are linked to untimely pregnancies, low birth weight and pre-term births, unsafe delivery, neonatal tetanus, high fertility rates, etc. These are also major risk factors for maternai mortality claiming the lives of 500,000 young women each year and resulting in ill-health and suffering for many millions more. To redress this tragedy, special attention should be given to heaith, nutrition and education of women. 17. All couples should have access to information on the importance of responsibie 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the importance of nutrition, health, and education for children and women, highlighting the need for employment opportunities, income generation, and equal access to services. The text also mentions the role of women in development and the importance of family planning. These themes suggest that the category should be related to human development, social welfare, and public health.

**Category**
Health, Education