Brazil Infant Feeding PracticesComplementary feeding (the introduction of solid food and its gradual replacement of milk as the main source of nutrition) by 4 months of age
Whole cow milk before 6 months of age 80% drink whole milk by the end of the first year of life. Both modified by the addition of sugar and/or chocolate even in infants less than 6 months of age Expensive infant formula used in only 12% of infants under the age of 6 months and in only 6.7% of infants greater than 6 months of age Inappropriately diluted or inappropriately concentrated (with other additives including sugar and chocolate) feedings of infant formula |
USA Infant Feeding PracticesExclusive breastfeeding for first year without bottle dropping
and only breastmilk or formula Solid foods introduced at 6 months Large assortment of healthy options with different textures Healthy snacking encouraged after 9 months with 2-3 per day and including fruits and veggies Juice for toddlers, or wait 6-9 months and limit to 4-6 ounces Avoid anything sweetened with sugar Spoons and fingers encouraged Cup suggested at 6 months Parents recognize when kid is hungry and/or full Post 1972 |
Health Issues for Infants and ToddlersPoor infant-feeding practices can lead to stunted growth, delayed motor and mental development, immune incompetence, and increased risk of infectious diseases such as diarrhea.
18.6 deaths/1,000 live births |
SolutionsMore than 200 human milk banks across Brazil
Mortality rates are going down and breast-feeding rates are going up The Brazilian government actively promotes these policies with finances and ads. "Bolsa Familia", or the Family Allowance, requires kids to attend school Brazil has already surpassed the Millennium Goal of reducing the number of child deaths by 73% |
Exam Question
The state of Brazilian infant healthcare is considered what?
A. Years beyond more developed countries
B. On a decline
C. Equivalent to that of the USA in 1972
D. Years behind more developed countries
A. Years beyond more developed countries
B. On a decline
C. Equivalent to that of the USA in 1972
D. Years behind more developed countries