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Michelle Cavalcante Caetano1, Thaís Tobaruela Ortiz Ortiz, Simone Guerra Lopes da Silva

  • 1Faculdade de Medicina da Fundação do ABC (FMABC), Santo André, SP, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|April 20, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Many infants in Brazil are not breastfed exclusively, with improper formula dilution and early introduction of solids. This raises concerns about nutrient intake and future chronic disease risk in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Infant feeding practices significantly impact child health and development.
  • Understanding current dietary patterns is crucial for identifying potential health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feeding habits and nutritional consumption of healthy infants in Brazil.
  • To identify inappropriate infant feeding practices and their potential long-term consequences.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study analyzed the 7-day food records of 179 infants (4-12 months) in three Brazilian municipalities.
  • Infants were not exclusively breastfed; data was collected after nutritionist guidance.
  • Dietary intake was calculated using the NutWin computer program.

Main Results:

  • Over half of infants (50.3%) were not exclusively breastfed, with many receiving whole cow's milk.
  • Infant formula dilution was incorrect in a majority of cases (76.2% and 65.3% for infants < and > 6 months).
  • Complementary feeding and family diet introduction occurred early (median 4 and 5.5 months); significant micronutrient deficiencies (zinc, iron) were observed in older infants.

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of inappropriate feeding practices and inadequate dietary intake in Brazilian infants.
  • These suboptimal practices may increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life.
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