Adequação da alimentação no primeiro ano de vida

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the feeding, maternal and sociodemographic characteristics of children under one year, met in primary care of Campina Grande-PB and check its impact on the nutritional status of the same. MÉDODO: A longitudinal study that followed a cohort of 202 children, starting from birth, registered in urban units of the Family Health in Campina Grande- PB, between October 2005 and June 2008. Information on the type and period of introduction of foods, weight indicators and length according to age, in addition to sociodemographic factors and maternal were collected in the Family Health units or at home, when necessary, and subsequently organized and analyzed in two semesters. Was used for classification of nutritional status, the Antro software and for statistical analysis, Epi Info 3.5.3. RESULTS: Only one child, from 202, introduced foods properly. Foods liquid, protein/dairy and vegetables were the most introduced in the first half, with percentages of 98.02 %, 91.58 % and 88.61 %, respectively. There were statistically significant relationships the following: maternal age and introduction of carbohydrates, maternal employment and family income and preparations food; the number of pregnancies and the experience with her husband related to the introduction of sugars. There was an increase in the frequency of nutritional disorders, between the first and second halves of life for anthropometric indicators weight/height and height/age, which are related to the introduction of carbohydrates and vegetables. CONCLUSIONS: The introduction has proved inadequate food and associated socioeconomic conditions limited, requiring rethinking effective interventions in primary care to health food education.