The Double Burden of Malnutrition is Associated with Continued Breastfeeding and Early Consumption of Ultra-Processed Drinks in Socially Vulnerable Brazilian Children

This study aimed to assess the association between the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) with continued breastfeeding and the early introduction of ultra-processed drinks in children living in situations of social vulnerability. This cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in a capi...

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Published in:Ecology of food and nutrition 2024-03, Vol.63 (2), p.160-173
Main Authors: Silva-Neto, Luiz Gonzaga Ribeiro, Grotti Clemente, Ana Paula, Bueno, Nassib Bezerra, dos Santos, Thays Lane Ferreira, dos Santos Neto, João Eudes, de Menezes Toledo Florêncio, Telma Maria
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Language:English
Subjects:
Beverages
Breast feeding
Breastfeeding
Children
Childrens health
Malnutrition
overweight
Population studies
short stature
Soft drinks
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Summary:This study aimed to assess the association between the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) with continued breastfeeding and the early introduction of ultra-processed drinks in children living in situations of social vulnerability. This cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in a capital city in the Northeast of Brazil, which included 561 children. It was observed that introducing soft drinks into the child's diet during the first year of life was directly associated with DBM but indirectly with continuous breastfeeding for 12 or more months. These results indicate paths that can be followed to reverse the current scenario.
ISSN:0367-0244
1543-5237
DOI:10.1080/03670244.2024.2322732