Frequency of consumption of iron rich foods among children 6 to 59 months served by the Family Health Strategy
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https://doi.org/10.34019/1982-8047.2019.v45.27795Keywords:
Iron, Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Feeding Behavior, ChildAbstract
Introduction: The introduction of adequate complementary feeding and the formation of healthy eating habits are major challenges in Brazil, where many important foods for children's development are not offered to them due to regional beliefs, taboos and cultures; as well as access and availability. Some of these foods act directly in the prevention of iron deficiency anemia, such as meat and offal, green leaves in general; beans and egg yolk. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of consumption of iron source foods among children enrolled in the Family Health Strategy. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 256 children aged 6-59 months enrolled in 10 units of the Family Health Strategies in a city in the state of Minas Gerais. A structured questionnaire was applied and anthropometric evaluation was performed. Mann-Whitney test and Pearson's chi-square test were used to compare the results according to the child's age, adopting p <0.05. Results: The iron source foods most consumed were beans (79.7%), bakery products (78.9%) and flour for children (29.9%), while the other nine foods measured had a rare frequency of consumption. Older children had a higher frequency of consumption for leafy vegetables, red meats, poultry and eggs, while the younger ones (<24 months) higher frequency of consumption for milk formulas, indicating the belated introduction of iron source foods. Conclusion: It has been identified low frequency of consumption of food source of iron for children, providing the risk for nutritional deficiency of iron, reinforcing the importance of family guidance regarding the diversification of the child in order to contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of deficiencies such as iron.
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