Avaliação das práticas de alimentação complementar e fatores associados em pré-escolares do município de Itaqui - RS

Abstract

To evaluate the introduction of complementary feeding and possible associated factors in preschool children in a kindergarten school Itaqui / RS . Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional observational study with a sample of 57 preschool children aged between 0 and 4 years. Were collected through a questionnaire to mothers , data on breastfeeding, age of introduction of complementary feeding , pregnancy and maternal health , and sociodemographic information. Data were quantified and analyzed using mean, standard deviation and frequency. Results: The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 51.8 % among children under three months of age and 33.3 % among children up to six months or more . It was observed early introduction of complementary foods in the third month , with about 60 % of children received water or tea and 50 % received other types of milk. The consumption of fruits and vegetables was initiated at six months for most children . Furthermore, for most children, paste food (47.4%) and solid food (25.5% ) occurred at about 6 months old. Conclusion: early introduction of complementary foods , realizing the necessity of developing nutrition education activities with parents or guardians in order to stimulate an introduction of complementary feeding healthy.