Publications by authors named "Manuela Di Guaraldi Mafra Fragoso"
Association between iron deficiency anaemia and complementary feeding in children under 2 years assisted by a Conditional Cash Transfer programme.
Marília Moura E Mendes Giovana de Montemor Marçal Manuela Di Guaraldi Mafra Fragoso Telma Maria de Menezes Toledo Florêncio Nassib Bezerra Bueno
Public Health Nutr
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to analyze the link between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and complementary feeding practices in children under 2 years old who receive support from Brazil's Bolsa Família program.
- - Researchers evaluated data from 1,604 children, finding that 58.1% had anemia and identifying that consuming a greater variety of foods, as well as dairy and meat, was associated with lower rates of IDA.
- - The findings highlight the need for improved complementary feeding strategies and nutrition education to combat the high prevalence of IDA among young children participating in Bolsa Família in Alagoas.
Association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the practice of breast-feeding in children under 2 years of age who are beneficiaries of the conditional cash transfer programme, Bolsa Família.
Giovana de Montemor Marçal Marília Moura E Mendes Manuela Di Guaraldi Mafra Fragoso Telma Maria de Menezes Toledo Florêncio Nassib Bezerra Bueno
Public Health Nutr
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore the link between eating ultra-processed foods (UPF) and breastfeeding practices among children under 2 years old in Brazil's Bolsa Família Programme.
- Conducted in six counties in Alagoas, the research involved assessing UPF consumption and breastfeeding through a detailed 24-hour dietary recall of 1,604 children, revealing high UPF intake and a notable prevalence of overweight.
- Results indicated that less UPF consumption was associated with prolonged breastfeeding, suggesting that public health initiatives need to better support breastfeeding and access to nutritious foods for vulnerable populations.