Analysis of complementary feeding in baby from the six months of age

Authors

  • Vanessa Félix Feitosa Faculdades Integradas de Patos
  • Ana Talita da Cunha Ramos Faculdades Integradas de Patos
  • Ana Emilia Nascimento Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Janilson Avelino da Silva Universidade Federal da Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1807-0221.2017v14n25p95

Abstract

It is defined as complementary feeding period which other foods, whatever solid or liquid, are offered the child in addition to breast milk from six months old. This study aim to review and analyze the correct initiation of complementary feeding for babies from 6 months old. We chose to perform an integrative review. Studies were included to present theme about babies feed to the six twenty-four months of age, articles in Portuguese and English published between 2011 and 2016, only review articles, human studies using the terms "alimentação complementar" and "complementary feeding". The databases used were: Medline / PubMed(Via National Library of Medicine), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences). Were found 23 articles. All studies analyzed showed the importance of complementary feeding correctly, started in time to meet the energy needs of the baby, also highlighting the risks of early initiation.

Author Biographies

Vanessa Félix Feitosa, Faculdades Integradas de Patos

Nutricionista pelas Faculdades Integradas de Patos.

Ana Talita da Cunha Ramos, Faculdades Integradas de Patos

Nutricionista pelas Faculdades Integradas de Patos.

Ana Emilia Nascimento, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nutricionista pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG). Especialista em Nutrição Clínica e Reeducação Alimentar. Especialista em Nutrição Clínica, Esportiva e Fitoterapia. Nutricionista do Centro de Hemodiálise de Patos-PB.

Janilson Avelino da Silva, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nutricionista pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB). Especialista em Nutrição Esportiva. Mestre e Doutorando em Ciências da Nutrição pela UFPB. Professor das Faculdades de Ciências Médicas de Campina Grande-FCMCG.

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Published

2017-06-14

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Vol. 14 No. 25 (2017): Revista Eletrônica de Extensão - Extensio

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