Efecto de la alimentación infantil sobre el desarrollo antropométrico y neuroconductual del niño

Identifier:  TDX:2925

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX2925

Authors:  Jardí Piñana, Cristina

Abstract:
Introduction: Adequate dietary intake is essential during infant growth. Objective: Describe eating habits and analyze their effect on the physical and neuro-behavioral development of the toddler. Methods: Longitudinal study in 154 newborns followed up to 30 months. Variables: clinical history, anthropometry, lactation, consumption (R24h method), iron status (hemoglobin and serum ferritin) and neurological development (Bayley Scale), adaptation of the nutritional contribution of the infant formulas marketed. Results: Infant formulas outweigh the recommendations of retinol, vitamin E, C, B group vitamins and folates; and those of follow-on formulas, those of vitamin B12. The excessive consumption of meat, milk and fish is related to an excess of protein, which contrasts with a high inadequate intake of vitamin D. Breastfeeding provides an adequate amount of energy and nutrients, except vitamin D and iron, but it is associated to a better psychomotor development, which is favored by the good levels of hemoglobin. The greatest free sugar intake at 12 months is associated with an increased risk of overweight at 30 months. Conclusions: The contribution of micronutrients in infant formulas should be reviewed, appropriate protein and free sugars should be provided during complementary feeding, as well as strategies to avoid vitamin D deficiency since childhood; and continue with the promotion of breastfeeding.