Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, overweight and obesity in pre-school children
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102009000100008Keywords:
Child, Preschool, Breast Feeding, Feeding, Overweight, Obesity, Cross Sectional StudiesAbstract
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 andDownloads
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2009-02-01
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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