Prácticas de alimentación complementaria en relación con el estado nutricional en menores de 2 años de centros de desarrollo infantil de la parroquia Augusto n. Martínez

Abstract

It is important to emphasize that the beginning of complementary feeding represents a great change for infants, because it is a stage where a relationship with food tastes and preferences begins, therefore, it also begins a new stage for both caregivers and the infants. Already at this stage, you can observe behaviors around food, progress in childhood health, that is, weight, height, and motor and cognitive development, which will be crucial for later stages. Therefore, the method used for weaning will have a lot to do with their health. Traditionally, these first solid foods have been provided pureed with a spoon. However, currently there are alternative methods to the traditional ones known as baby led weaning (BLW) and baby-led introduction to solids (BLISS). The use of the BLW and BLISS approach has caused concern among health professionals due to their potential risk of choking and deficiency in iron and zinc intake. As well as a lack of macronutrients when using the traditional method. Through this research project, we seek to determine the nutritional status according to the method or complementary feeding practices used by the educators in the MIESS Child Development centers. In addition to exploring the position of health personnel, as well as the motivations, characteristics, and perspectives of educators according to the method they choose; with the aim of investigating the evidence in this regard so that nutrition professionals, in the areas of pediatrics and primary care, support educators interested in these methods