Contemporary Pattern of Colostrum Consumption, Complementary Food Introduction and Dietary Diversity among Infants of a Rural Guatemalan Village.
2008; Wiley; Volume: 22; Issue: S1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.680.1
ISSN1530-6860
AutoresLiza Hernández, Raquel Campos, Noel W. Solomons,
Tópico(s)Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
ResumoBackground As the food pattern and micronutrient content of complementary foods is widely deficient in low‐income societies, uncovering opportunities for favorable interventions is vital. Objectives To describe colostrum use, introduction of complementary foods, and dietary diversity after 6 mo in a rural, Guatemalan setting. Methods 70 mothers of infants aged 6–11 mo in Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Guatemala were enrolled, interviewed with a structured questionnaire, and underwent 24‐h recalls of the infant's intake of foods and beverages (other than human milk {HM}) on 3 occasions. Results The 70 infants averaged 8.3+/−2.0. mo at enrollment. 62 of 70 infants (89%) reportedly had consumed colostrum. 19 different items were reported as the initial food, with white rolls (19%), formula (13%), rice (10%), potato (9%) and Incaparina gruel (7%), constituting the 5 most common first foods. 40 infants completing three 24‐h diet records consumed from 2 to 23 different non‐HM items over the 72 h covered. These items provided from 65 to 540 kcal/d, complementing the energy provided by HM (which was not measured). Conclusions Complementary feeding practices and the nutrient delivery from complementary foods require improvement in this community setting. Sponsored by Sight & Life
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