Publications by authors named "Tais C A Magalhaes"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how the rate of weight gain (WGR) from ages 4 to 6 months affects the nutritional status and body composition of children aged 4 to 7 years.
- The research involved a retrospective cohort of 257 children, analyzing their early weight gain history and conducting measurements related to their current weight, height, and fat composition.
- Results indicated that a higher WGR during the first few months of life correlates with increased BMI, body fat, and waist circumference later in childhood, suggesting early weight gain can influence long-term health outcomes.*
Objective: To evaluate the effect of exclusive breastfeeding and consumption of other foods in the first six months of life in the nutritional status and body composition of children.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study with 185 children aged from 4 to 7 years was monitored during the first months of life in a program of support to breastfeeding. We evaluated weight, height, waist circumference, and body composition by using DEXA.