Consumo alimentar de crianças na faixa etária de 0 a 1 ano de idade em um serviço de atenção primária em saúde.

Abstract

Introduction: Good nutrition and nutrition are essential factors for promoting and protecting health. Breastfeeding is the best way to feed children in the first few months of life, providing all the nutrients in adequate amounts that the child needs until 6 months of age. After 6 months it is necessary to introduce other foods, so-called complementary foods. However, if this introduction is in a very early or late time, it can cause harm to child growth and development. Objective: To investigate the food consumption of children from 0 to 1 year of age attended by a primary care service in the city of Cuité- PB. Methodology: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional study carried out in the city of Cuité-PB, at the Basic Health Unit of the Luíza Dantas de Medeiros Family, targeting children aged 0 to 1 year. The research period was from May to June 2017. Data collection was done through questionnaires applied to the mothers of the children, the Food consumption markers form of the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System and a Characterization Form of the participants of the study. search. The project is in compliance with Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council. Results: Most mothers had low educational level and a low family income. Most children suckled in the first hour of life; Children who should be exclusively breastfed are using other foods in early times, especially tea and water; The total time of breastfeeding was below that recommended for the studied age group; And in the children who were already in complementary feeding (children from six to twelve months) an incorrect introduction of food was evidenced, to mention: the low consumption of fruits, vegetables, vegetables, meat, beans and liver. Final considerations: It is necessary to raise the awareness of mothers about the importance of breastfeeding, so that they persist in this practice, respecting the time estimated by the health protection agencies (MS and WHO), as well as to carry out the introduction in time And making the healthiest food choices possible within the context of family income so as to optimize the growth and development of children. The nurse plays a fundamental role in this process of health education due to the bond and accountability that it has with families assigned to its area of activity. These guidelines should be carried out since prenatal consultations and reinforced at each consultation of the child, and if the mother is not the only caregiver of the child, these guidelines should be made to other family members.