Ciencias de la Salud

Permanent URI for this communityhttp://repositorio.uta.edu.ec/handle/123456789/813

Browse

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Item
    ALIMENTACIÓN Y NUTRICIÓN ÓPTIMA EN NIÑOS MENORES DE CINCO AÑOS CON INSUFICIENCIA PONDEROESTATURAL
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, 2024-09-25) Romero Amores, Ronny Alejandro; Bustillos Ortiz, Diana Isabel
    The ponderoestatural insufficiency is a double burden of malnutrition which is a problem that occurs worldwide by a low height and low weight per age. This situation can be solved based on proper nutrition and nutrient supplementation; the article was made in order to show the latest updates on healthy eating for children with problems related to malnutrition, identify foods and portions appropriate for the age of children, this exploration seeks to inform the population about the correct practices, strategies and eating habits to combat nutritional problems. Bibliographic reviews were carried out based on information published in the last 5 years, in Spanish and English, using inclusion criteria of review articles, postgraduate theses, updated food guides, books and original articles. Ensuring good nutritional health of children ensures a good health, social and nutritional status in the future, i.e., less risk of contracting or aggravating pathologies, less risk of disease complications, less likelihood of complications in social relationships.
  • Item
    Implementación de una Guía con Actividades Lúdicas para el Desarrollo en niños de 2 a 5 años
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud / Centro de posgrados, 2022-05-01) Ordóñez Gutierrez, Nancy Judith Lcda.; Raza Suárez Lic. Mag., María Cristina
    Objective: To establish the level of development of children from 2 to 5 years of age assessed with the Nelson Ortiz Abbreviated Development Scale in order to identify the criteria for the elaboration of a play activities guide. Methodology: the research was quantitative, descriptive and prospective. The child population of the study belonged to the Catamayo Type "C" Health Center, the work was carried out with children from 2 to 5 years of age, the results of this research show that the mean age of the children is 41.72 months with a SD of 10.183. There are more males than females, with a sex ratio of 1.9/1 M/F or 190/100. Results: The study revealed that the sum of medium (34.4%) and medium-high (3.1%) global development is 37.5% normal development and 62.5% of the children present alertness in global development. These data suggest the implementation of early intervention programs with play activities for development.