Publications by authors named "Leticia B Vertulli Carneiro"
Article Synopsis
- - This study analyzes the nutrition transition of Brazilian children under 5 from 2006 to 2019, focusing on micronutrient deficiencies, stunting, excessive weight, and breastfeeding practices using data from two national surveys.
- - Significant improvements were noted in anemia and vitamin A deficiency rates, while stunting remained steady and excessive weight increased during this period, with breastfeeding practices also seeing positive trends.
- - By 2019, many children achieved minimum dietary diversity, but high consumption of ultra-processed foods and low intake of fruits and vegetables were concerning, highlighting ongoing disparities impacted by geographical and maternal factors.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examined the prevalence of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and ultra-processed food consumption among 4,354 Brazilian children aged 6-23 months, considering factors like sociodemographic variables and regional differences.
- - MDD was found in 63.4% of the children, with lower rates in regions like the North (54.8%) and among those with less educated caregivers or facing food insecurity, while 80.5% consumed ultra-processed foods, particularly in the North (84.5%).
- - Only 8.4% of children achieved MDD without ultra-processed foods, highlighting dietary challenges among vulnerable populations and emphasizing the need for improved nutrition policies for infants in Brazil.
Factors associated with anemia and vitamin A deficiency in Brazilian children under 5 years old: Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019).
Inês Rugani Ribeiro de Castro Paula Normando Dayana Rodrigues Farias Talita Lelis Berti Raquel Machado Schincaglia Letícia B Vertulli Carneiro
Cad Saude Publica
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed factors related to anemia and vitamin A deficiency in 7,716 Brazilian children aged 6-59 months, revealing significant associations with socio-economic and demographic factors like maternal education and age.
- Children aged 6-23 months were notably affected, especially if their mothers had less education or were younger, while regional disparities were evident with higher prevalence in the North.
- The research highlights the importance of tailored public health policies to address nutritional deficiencies, particularly in vulnerable groups, and suggests that certain dietary habits and breastfeeding practices can influence these health outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- Malnutrition is a significant global health issue, and this study focused on its prevalence among mother-child pairs in Brazil for children under 5 years old, comparing data from 2006 and 2019.* -
- The findings revealed that in 2019, 58.2% of mothers and 9.7% of children were overweight, with rising rates of overweight in mother-child dyads and an increase in the double burden of malnutrition over the years.* -
- Vulnerability to malnutrition was higher in dyads with lower maternal education, older mothers, and those from Southern Brazil, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in these populations.*
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the rates of cross-breastfeeding, human milk donation to milk banks, and the reception of milk from these banks among Brazilian mothers.
- Using data from the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019), researchers focused on 5,831 mothers of children under two years who had breastfed, finding that 21.1% practiced cross-breastfeeding.
- Although 4.8% of mothers donated milk and 3.6% reported their children received donated milk, cross-breastfeeding poses health risks, highlighting the need for discussion around these practices in Brazil and globally.
Characterization of micronutrient supplements use by Brazilian children 6-59 months of age: Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019).
Maiara Brusco de Freitas Inês Rugani Ribeiro de Castro Raquel Machado Schincaglia Letícia B Vertulli Carneiro Nadya Helena Alves-Santos
Cad Saude Publica
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the use of micronutrient supplements among Brazilian children aged 6-59 months, analyzing data from the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019) with a sample of 12,598 children.
- Findings revealed that 54.2% of children were using micronutrient supplements, with the highest usage (80.2%) reported in the North Region and among younger children aged 6-23 months (69.5%).
- The prevalence of specific supplements included 14.6% for iron, 23.3% for vitamin A, and 24.3% for multivitamins, highlighting the need for informed public policies to address micronutrient