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Energy contribution on non‐breast milk items reported for 5 month old, low‐income infants in metropolitan Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Author(s) -
Alvey Jeniece,
Vossenaar Marieke,
Doak Colleen M,
Solomons Noel W
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.828.3
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , breast milk , breast feeding , infant formula , infant feeding , population , pediatrics , environmental health , metropolitan area , demography , low income , socioeconomics , biochemistry , pathology , sociology , chemistry
Background Although the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 mo of life, evidence compiled in earlier studies of CeSSIAM documented that mixed feeding often occurs earlier. Objectives To examine the magnitude and manner or use of formula milk and to assess its energy contribution in breastfed infants aged 5 mo. Methods In the course of enrollment of 152 breastfeeding 5 mo old infants, recruited at a health clinic in metropolitan Quetzaltenango, a previous‐day recall of all food and beverages consumed by the infant was performed. Results A total of 39 (26%) mothers reported feeding their infants formula or cow milk the day before the interview. The vast majority (92%) used a bottle as the means of delivery. Amongst consumers, the reported intake of milk ranged between 5 and 1206 mL/day with a median of 260 mL/day. Its energy contribution varied between 1 to 803 kcal/day, with a median of 139 kcal/day. Conclusion The use of formula in combination with breastfeeding, i.e. mixed feeding, is common in Guatemalan infants by the 6th month of life and apparently sustainable. Adherence to the internationally‐recognized guidelines for early infant feeding is in need of strengthening among the population of this region. Funded by the Nestlé Foundation, SwitzerlandGrant Funding Source : The Nutrition Society