Effect of Infant Cereals on Zinc and Copper Absorption During Weaning

Bell, Janet G.; Keen, Carl L.; Lönnerdal, Bo

doi:10.1001/archpedi.1987.04460100106041

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“…Assim, a introdução precoce da alimentação complementar com freqüência é desvantajosa para a nutrição da criança, além de reduzir a duração do aleitamento materno [15][16][17][18][19] , interferir na absorção de nutrientes importantes existentes no leite materno, como o ferro e o zinco [20][21][22] e reduzir a eficácia da lactação na prevenção de novas gravidezes 23 . É interessante observar que o deslocamento de leite materno pelos alimentos complementares é menos importante após os 6 meses 1,24 .…”

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Complementary feeding

Giugliani¹,

Victoria²

2000

J Pediatr (Rio J)

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Objective: To present an up-to-date review about complementary feeding in infants and children under 2 years old.Methods: Relevant materials from scientific journals, technical books and publications of international organizations were reviewed. The most important source of data was a publication by the World Health Organization resulting from the meeting about complementary feeding carried out in Montpellier, France, in December 1995.Results: In recent years, new knowledge about the ideal way of feeding young children made obsolete many concepts and practices used for a long time. The value of exclusive breast-feeding during the first months of life and the introduction of timely and adequate complementary feeding has been recognized. Complementary food is any nutritious food, solid or liquid, other than breast milk given to the breastfed children. The introduction of complementary foods is recommended around 6 months of life. These foods should be rich in energy, proteins and micronutrients, without contamination, easy for the child to eat, and in adequate amounts. When advising a healthy diet it should be taken in consideration the availability and access of the foods as well as cultural values.Conclusion: Health professionals have an important role for the improvement of children's nutrition. For that, it is necessary that those responsible for the children receive adequate counseling and become aware of the importance of good nutrition for both present and future health. ResumoObjetivo: Apresentar uma revisão atualizada sobre a alimentação complementar de crianças nos primeiros 2 anos de vida.Métodos: Foram utilizados materiais relevantes sobre o tópico oriundos de revistas científicas, livros técnicos e publicações de organismos internacionais. A fonte mais importante de dados foi a publicação da Organização Mundial da Saúde resultante da reunião sobre alimentação complementar realizada em Montpellier, França, em dezembro de 1995.Resultados: Nos últimos anos, novos conhecimentos sobre a alimentação ideal da criança pequena tornaram obsoletos muitos conceitos e práticas preconizados por muito tempo. Tem sido reconhecida a importância da amamentação exclusiva nos primeiros meses de vida e a introdução de alimentos complementares adequados em tempo oportuno. Por alimento complementar entende-se qualquer alimento nutritivo, sólido -ou líquido, diferente do leite materno, oferecido à criança amamentada. Recomenda-se a introdução dos alimentos complementares em torno dos 6 meses de vida. Esses devem ser ricos em energia, proteínas e micronutrientes, isentos de contaminação, com consistência adequada para a idade e em quantidade apropriada. Na orientação de uma dieta saudável, deve-se levar em conta também a disponibilidade dos alimentos, sua acessibilidade e os valores culturais.Conclusão: Os profissionais de saúde têm um papel relevante na melhoria da nutrição das crianças. Para isso, é necessário que os responsáveis pelas crianças sejam aconselhados adequadamente e conscientizados quanto à importância...

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Complementary feeding

Giugliani¹,

Victoria²

2000

J Pediatr (Rio J)

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“…When estimating zinc intake from human milk, the following values for zinc content were assumed: 2 months after delivery 1.67pg/ml (14), 4 months 0.89pg/ml (14) and 9 months 0.71 pg/ml (15). When estimating the amount of zinc absorbed, the following bioavailabilities were assumed: human milk 60% (N. Krebs, personal communication), formula, milk, dairy products, meat and fish 30% and other foods 15% (16)(17)(18). When calculating zinc intake/kg body weight, the weight of the individual infant was used.…”

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Zinc intake, zinc status and growth in a longitudinal study of healthy Danish infants

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Mild, growth‐limiting zinc deficiency might be prevalent in otherwise healthy infants according to recent studies. We examined zinc intake and status in 91 healthy term infants from birth to 12 months, as part of the Copenhagen Cohort Study on Infant Nutrition and Growth. Zinc intake was recorded monthly and the amount of zinc absorbed was estimated. These estimates were below recently published FAO/WHO/IAEA values for basal requirements in 68%, 62% and 14% of the infants at 2, 4 and 9 months of age, respectively. Serum zinc decreased significantly (p < 0.01) from 10.6 μmol/l at 6 months to 8.4μmol/l at 9 months of age (normal range 10–18 μmol/l). Erythrocyte metallothionein values, a tentative indicator of long‐term zinc status, decreased significantly from 2 to 6 months (p < 0.001) and from 6 to 9 months (p < 0.01). Serum zinc at 9 months was positively associated with growth velocity during the period from 6 to 9 months (weight: p = 0.05; knee‐heel length: p = 0.002). The results provide descriptive data on zinc intake and zinc status in healthy Danish infants. Although some of our data suggest suboptimal zinc status during late infancy, evidence for this can only be obtained through a randomized intervention study.

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“…21,22 After the sixth month, the replacement of breastmilk with complementary foods is less problematic. 5,6 Moreover, the early introduction of complementary foods shortens the duration of breastfeeding, 23 interferes with the uptake of important nutrients found in breastmilk, such as iron 24 and zinc, 25 and reduces the efficiency of lactation in preventing new pregnancies. 26 More recently, the early introduction of complementary foods has been associated with the development of atopic diseases.…”

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Recomendações para alimentação complementar da criança em aleitamento materno

Monte¹,

Giugliani²

2004

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.)

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Suggested citation: Monte CM, Giugliani ER. Recommendations for the complementary feeding of the breastfed child. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S131-S141. AbstractObjective: To present a review on the evidences that support the current recommendations for breastfed children feeding. Sources of data:An extensive bibliographic review of the topic was carried out. Articles selected in the MEDLINE and Lilacs databases, publications from national and international organizations, theses and dissertations were reviewed. Some key articles were also selected from the citations referred in other papers.Summary of the findings: New knowledge acquired about child feeding over the last 20 years have led to a significant change in the current feeding recommendations for breastfed children in relation to the prior recommendations. The current recommended nutritional needs are lower than the old recommendations, complementary food is introduced in a more precise age, around 6 months, and new methods are recommended for promoting the childs healthy eating. The new recommendations emphasize the health feeding practices which comprise both the adequate food quantity and quality, including care with food handling and preparation, feeding and storage practices, and the respect and adequacy to the cultural characteristics of each people. Conclusions:The adequate complementary feeding of the breastfed child is critical for the optimal child growth and development. Therefore, it is an essential factor for both the populations food security and the development of nations. The health professionals are ought to effectively pass on to mothers/care takers the new recommendations for promoting the healthy complementary feeding of the breastfed child. It is up to the governments to provide the adequate conditions for supporting such a promotion.J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S131-S141: Complementary feeding, breastfeeding, child nutrition, diet, weaning.

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Effect of Infant Cereals on Zinc and Copper Absorption During Weaning

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Zinc intake, zinc status and growth in a longitudinal study of healthy Danish infants

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