MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF NUTRITION OF NON-BREASTFEDINFANTS AGED FROM 6 TO 12 MONTHS IN BULGARIA
Journal Title: Българско списание за обществено здраве (Bulgarian Journal of Public Health) - Year 2010, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Nationally representative data for infant nutrition represent a valid basis for food and nutrition policy in Bulgaria. Aim: To identify main problems in nutrition, nutritional status and diet-related risk factors in non-breastfed infants aged 6-12 months. Methods: Nutrition was studied during spring-summer of 2007. 24-hour dietary recall method was applied for estimation of food intake during the preceding 24-h period. Dietary intake of infants was studied for two nonconsecutive days of the week. Information was obtained through an active interview with the mother. The quantity of the food consumed was determined by means of photoalbum comprising photographs in three dimensions of basic foods/beverages as well as kitchen measures. The quantities of foods and beverages consumed are transformed into energy and nutrients by specialized computer software inserting the chemical composition of foods and beverages at Bulgarian market, recipes of meals, specific for all ages. The statistical data analyses were performed by SPSS for Windows 15.0. Results: Risk of deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates intake has not been established, but risk of deficiency of essential fatty acids intake has been found – (inadequate low intake of fats was assessed in 49.9% of infants). Low intake of iron (in 91.6% of infants) and high intake of sodium (in 82.2% of infants) was revealed as well. Considerable level of intake of cow’s milk, more than 50% of which with reduced/low fat, was identified in infants from 9 to12 months old. Conclusion: Data obtained revealed the main characteristics of nutrition in non-breastfed infants aged 6-12 months, impose the necessity of positive changes in infant complementary feeding and provide a reliable basis for the goals of food and nutrition policy in Bulgaria.
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Stefka Petrova, Lalka Rangelova, Veselka Duleva, Dora Ovcharova
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