Publications by authors named "Nayara da Silva Fraga"
Clin Nutr ESPEN
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Folate is crucial for growth and development in children, and its deficiency can lead to increased health risks, prompting a study on its consumption among children aged 12-14 months in Brazil.
- The study involved 101 children and used a 24-hour recall method to assess dietary folate intake, applying a hierarchical regression analysis to examine the influence of socioeconomic, maternal, and individual factors.
- Results showed that 10.9% of children were deficient in folic acid, while 42.6% had excessive intake; factors such as flour consumption, having younger siblings, and participation in the Bolsa Família Program positively impacted folic acid intake.
