Exclusive breast-feeding and sociodemographic characteristics are associated with dietary patterns in children aged

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Sarah Aparecida Vieira1, Poliana Cristina de Almeida Fonseca1, Cristiana Santos Andreoli2

  • 11Department of Nutrition,Federal University of Viçosa,Avenue Ph Rolfs, University Campus, Viçosa - MG, 36570-900,Brazil.

Public Health Nutrition
|January 31, 2019
PubMed

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Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for at least four months is linked to healthier eating patterns in children. Supporting EBF can positively influence children's lifelong dietary habits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Childhood dietary patterns are influenced by various factors.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for promoting long-term health.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a key factor in early infant nutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify dietary patterns in Brazilian children aged 4-7 years.
  • To examine associations between these patterns and sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, and EBF duration.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study nested within a cohort of 403 Brazilian children.
  • Dietary patterns identified using principal component analysis.
  • Predictive variables included socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and EBF duration.

Main Results:

  • Five distinct dietary patterns were identified: 'Traditional', 'Unhealthy', 'Milk and chocolate', 'Snack', and 'Healthy'.
  • Children with less than 4 months of EBF showed higher adherence to 'Unhealthy' and 'Snack' patterns.
  • Higher income correlated with increased consumption across 'Unhealthy', 'Milk and chocolate', and 'Healthy' patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting EBF for at least four months is vital for establishing healthier eating habits.
  • Early EBF can positively impact children's dietary choices throughout life.
  • Interventions should focus on supporting EBF to foster lifelong healthy eating.
Abstract

Keywords:
BrazilChildrenCohort studyDietary patternsExclusive breast-feedingSocio-economic status

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