Main aspects OF nutrition IN infants 0-6 months of age in Bulgaria
Journal Title: Българско списание за обществено здраве (Bulgarian Journal of Public Health) - Year 2010, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Infants are risk population group in relation to nutrition, due to their rapid linear growth, accelerated brain development, accelerated development and maturation of immune system, higher prevalence of communicable diseases and increased levels of physical activity. Aim: To study some specific characteristics of nutrition in infants aged 0 to 6 months in Bulgaria. Methods: Data for the nutrition of infants were collected through an active interview with the mother by the method of 24-hour dietary recall for two non-consecutive days. Results: A significant proportion of infants (93.3%) received water and other liquids during the first month after delivery, contrary to the internationally accepted recommendations. A relatively high percent of infants up to 2 months of age (45,8%) received and sweetened water. In formula-fed infants aged 2-, 3-, 4- и 5-months a risk for insufficient energy and nutrients intake due to lower average daily intakes of formula was established. Differences have been observed in current practices of complementary feeding according to international recommendations for infant age at which solid foods should be introduced in infant nutrition. Complementary foods were received by 79.3% of infants before 6 months of age. Pureed fruit and vegetables were offered to 80% of infants, and soft porridge was given to 40% of infants aged 4-5 month. This pattern of early introduction of complementary foods creates a risk of imbalance and deficiencies in nutrients intake and predisposition to development of food allergies in childhood.
Authors and Affiliations
Stefka Petrova, Lalka Rangelova, Vesselka Duleva, Dora Ovcharova
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