Nutritional profile and associated factors in children under two years of age in the city of Palmas (TO)

Abstract

The assessment of the nutritional status of children is important for monitoring the quality of life and child development, besides predicting the living conditions of the general population. The aim of this study is to evaluate the nutritional profile and associated factors in children under two years of age living in the city of Palmas (TO). This is research of a quantitative nature, of a transversal nature, operating in the descriptive classification, through a survey/survey in which it uses statistical techniques, and a research instrument (questionnaire) containing questions related to sociodemographic variables. The sample studied consisted of 109 children under two years of age in the municipality, and it was possible to evaluate the nutritional status at birth of 87 (79.80%) and current of 52 (47.70%) children. Eutrophy was the most frequent nutritional status at birth and current in the children studied. Overweight was the main anthropometric deviation/nutritional status observed in children younger than two years in the municipality. There was no significant association between the nutritional status at birth and present infant with the maternal nutritional status, and it was possible to observe a greater association with the sociodemographic characteristics.

Keywords: Nutritional status. Child. Child development. Weight at birth.