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Energy contribution from non-breastmilk items in low-income Guatemalan infants in their sixth month of life / Contribución de energía de fuentes diferentes a la leche materna en infantes de seis meses de edad de bajos recursos en Guatemala
Vossenaar, Marieke; Alvey, Jeniece; van Beusekom, Ilse; Doak, Colleen M; Solomons, Noel W.
  • Vossenaar, Marieke; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism. Ciudad de Guatemala. GT
  • Alvey, Jeniece; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism. Ciudad de Guatemala. GT
  • van Beusekom, Ilse; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism. Ciudad de Guatemala. GT
  • Doak, Colleen M; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism. Ciudad de Guatemala. GT
  • Solomons, Noel W; Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism. Ciudad de Guatemala. GT
Salud pública Méx ; 57(2): 117-127, mar.-abr. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-754078
ABSTRACT
Objective. To examine the nature and energy contribution of complementary feeding in breastfed infants in their sixth month of life, and the prevalence of the use of bottles as a delivery method. Materials and methods. We recruited 156 breastfeeding infants at a health clinic in metropolitan Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. A previous-day recall was performed. Results. Sixty nine mothers (44%) reported offering items other than breastmilk. The median contribution of energy from complementary foods among infants with mixed feeding (n=66) was 197 kcal/day (interquartile range [IQR] 49-353). The median energy contribution of formula or cow's milk among consumers (n=39) was 212 kcal/day (IQR 84-394). Bottles were used on the previous day by 55 (80%) of the 69 mothers not offering exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions. Premature introduction of non-breastmilk items is commonly practiced in feeding Guatemalan infants. Adherence to the internationally recognized guidelines for early infant feeding should be an intervention priority for this population.
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Objetivos. Examinar la naturaleza y contribución energética de la alimentación complementaria en infantes lactantes en el sexto mes de vida y la prevalencia del uso de biberones como método de alimentación. Material y métodos. Se seleccionaron 156 infantes lactantes en un centro de salud en la ciudad de Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Se solicitó una rememoración de la alimentación del día anterior. Resultados. Sesenta y nueve madres (44%) reportaron dar alimentos adicionales a la leche materna. La mediana de contribución energética de alimentos complementarios en infantes con alimentación mixta (n=66) fue 197 kcal/día (rango intercuartil [RIC] 43-353). La mediana de contribución energética de leche de vaca entre consumidores (n=39) fue 212 kcal/día (RIC 84-394). De 69 madres que ofrecían alimentación mixta, 55 (80%) proporcionaron biberones. Conclusiones. Las madres guatemaltecas practican comúnmente la introducción prematura de la alimentación complementaria. La adhesión a las guías internacionalmente reconocidas para alimentación de infantes debe ser una prioridad de intervención en esta población.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bottle Feeding / Breast Feeding / Energy Intake / Infant Food Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Central America / Guatemala Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Guatemala Institution/Affiliation country: Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism/GT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bottle Feeding / Breast Feeding / Energy Intake / Infant Food Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Central America / Guatemala Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Guatemala Institution/Affiliation country: Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment, Aging and Metabolism/GT