Patterns of complementary feeding introduction and associated factors in a cohort of Brazilian infants
We identified three distinct patterns of age at food introduction in the study population, although none perfectly aligned with Brazilian or WHO dietary recommendations. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to promote timely and healthy complementary feeding practices in Brazilian infants.
Authors
- Maiara Aparecida Miálich Almeida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0641-0743)
- Caroline de Barros Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9576-4251)
- Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhães (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6695-0792)
- Edison Iglesias de Oliveira Vidal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1573-4678)
- José Eduardo Corrente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5478-4996)
- Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0154-554X)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05052-y
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Universidade Estadual Paulista