Effectiveness of a supplementary feeding program in child weight gain

Authors

  • Rosângela Aparecida Augusto Universidade de São Paulo; Programa de Pós-Graduação Interunidades em Nutrição Humana Aplicada
  • José Maria Pacheco de Souza Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102010000500004

Keywords:

Infant Nutrition, Supplementary Feeding^i2^ssupply & distribut, Nutrition Rehabilitation, Program Evaluation, Nutrition Programs, Multilevel Analysis, Cohort Studies

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a governmental supplementary feeding program in child weight gain. METHODS: A cohort study including secondary data on 25,433 low-income children aged between six and 24 months, participating in a fortified milk distribution program known as Projeto Vivaleite, was performed in the state of São Paulo, Southeastern Brazil, between 2003 and 2008. Weight gain was measured using weight-for-age z-score values, calculated according to the World Health Organization standards (2007). These values were obtained in the program routine, when a child started it and every four months during their stay. Children were divided into three z-score groups when starting the program: weight gain not compromised (z>-1); risk of low weight (-2

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Published

2010-10-01

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 5 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Augusto, R. A., & Souza, J. M. P. de. (2010). Effectiveness of a supplementary feeding program in child weight gain . Revista De Saúde Pública, 44(5), 793-801. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102010000500004