Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, overweight and obesity in pre-school children

Authors

  • Viviane Gabriela Nascimento Simon Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Saúde Materno-Infantil
  • José Maria Pacheco de Souza Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Sonia Buongermino de Souza Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Nutrição

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102009000100008

Keywords:

Child, Preschool, Breast Feeding, Feeding, Overweight, Obesity, Cross Sectional Studies

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association of overweight and obesity with breastfeeding and complementary feeding in pre-school children. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 566 children, enrolled in private schools of the city of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, in 2004-2005. The dependent variable was overweight and obesity. Body Mass Index percentile curves were employed to classify children's nutritional status, considering values e"P85 and

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Published

2009-02-01

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Simon, V. G. N., Souza, J. M. P. de, & Souza, S. B. de. (2009). Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, overweight and obesity in pre-school children . Revista De Saúde Pública, 43(1), 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102009000100008