Identificador: TDX:2627
Autores: Ballonga Paretas, Carla
Resumen:
Introduction: Schoolchildren in rural areas of Latin America present chronic malnutrition affecting the child's nutritional status and cognitive, intellectual, behavioral and behavioral capacities. Objective: To relate the nutritional status to the cognitive functioning of children aged 6 to 12 living in a rural area of rural poor area. Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional study of 171 schoolchildren from Ccorca. Nutritional status was determined and assessed by dietary intake, energy and nutrient intake, anthropometric measurements and biochemical parameters along with assessment of neuropsychological functioning and psychological problems. RESULTS: Schoolchildren consumed an PII of> 70% in vitamin A, vitamin D, folates and vitamin B3, and iron and an energy adequacy to intake of 75%. 86.5% of schoolchildren present normal weight, 48.2% of chronic malnutrition, 17.7% have anemia and 26.7% have psychological problems. The performance in logical reasoning, visomotor processing and auditory attention is low. Short-term visual memory, working memory and logical reasoning are positively related to the level of protein intake, PUFA, minerals, and vitamins. Vitamin B2 and iron intake levels are positively related to verbal and visual memory domains. PUFA, iron and calcium are associated with better performance in the control domain of impulsivity. Conclusions: Schoolchildren present insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals, a high rate of chronic malnutrition, a low neuropsychological state with psychological problems. Ingestion is positively related to neuropsychological functions and negatively to psychological problems.
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