Breastfeeding reduces ultra-processed foods and sweetened beverages consumption among children under two years old.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding are associated with healthy eating habits, prevention of nutritional deficiencies, obesity and non-communicable diseases. Our aim was to identify feeding practices and to evaluate the association between breastmilk intake and complementary feeding, focusing on ultra-processed foods (UPF) and sweetened beverages, among children under 2 years old. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study including 847 children from 20 Primary Health Units. We evaluated children's food consumption using a food intake markers questionnaire. We conducted a logistic regression to evaluate the effect of breastmilk intake on feeding practices. RESULTS:The breastmilk intake was associated with lower odds of consuming non-recommended foods, such as cook

SUBMITTER: Spaniol AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7071637 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature