Bottle feeding: South American perspectives

R.O. Saccardo Sarni; F.I. Suano de Souza

Bottle feeding: South American perspectives

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R.O. Saccardo Sarni

R.O. Saccardo Sarni ¹Rene Zamlutti, 94-52 São Paulo, São Paulo, 04116-260, Brazil
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Pages:: 33–44

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.3920/9789086867776_004

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A rising trend in breastfeeding rates was observed over the past two decades in several South American countries. This increase occurred as a result of the implementation of inter-sectoral public policies during the 1980s. Despite the favourable evolution of some indicators and the measures implemented to promote breastfeeding, South America is still characterised by low rates and durations of exclusive and total breastfeeding, which are accompanied by the early introduction of milk from other animals, especially cow’s milk, and of low-micronutrient solid foods. South America has been influenced by the North American guidelines, but cultural and economic matters involving the cost of formulas, among other factors, have hampered their use and sometimes their recommendation by healthcare professionals in situations where the child was no longer breastfed. Hence, the use of whole cow’s milk, supplemented with nonmicronutrient- fortified cereals and vegetable oil was disseminated, and has contributed to the increased rates of iron deficiency anaemia in infants. The challenge during the upcoming years is the establishment of programmes that can modify the complex nutritional scenario and deal with the coexistence of high prevalence rates of excess weight and micronutrient deficiencies (hidden hunger). The incentive to breastfeed is the most important strategy with which to reduce the incidence of nutritional disorders. In conclusion, we emphasise that feeding during the first years of life is a significant window of opportunity for health promotion in the populations of countries, regions and continents, and thus it should be a central issue in public policies.

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Handbook of dietary and nutritional aspects of bottle feeding

Series: Human Health Handbooks, Volume: 8

E-Book ISBN:: 9789086867776

Publisher:: Wageningen Academic

Print Publication Date:: 28 Nov 2014

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