THE IMPORTANCE OF GUIDANCE ON THE INTRODUCTION OF FOOD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD FOR CHILDREN UNDER 02 YEARS OLD

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159582528019

• Palavras-chave: Breastfeeding. Food Consumption. Child Nutrition.

• Keywords: Breastfeeding. Food Consumption. Child Nutrition.

• Abstract:

  -The aim of this study was to describe the stages and experience of building a tool to guide mothers and caregivers on the importance of guidance on the introduction of food in early childhood for the formation of healthy eating habits, guiding the food consumption of children aged 0 to 2 years. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive study, based on the experience of a pediatrician who works in the maternal-child area. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The activities were carried out within the health service itself, since due to the daily demands it would have been impossible to move the mothers and their companions to another location. The health education took place in a simple way, with the participants being divided into two groups (mothers and carers and health professionals). After the division, each member of the group (the professionals) approached a mother and a carer and asked permission to talk about the topic and hand out the educational folder. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: After searching for studies, the author realized the importance of developing a light technology for mothers on the 10 steps to healthy eating for babies and children under 2, according to the Ministry of Health and the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics. This awakening to research and the exercise of critical thinking are fundamental to building a trained professional. In addition, the practical experience was the greatest incentive to delve deeper into the subject and seek solutions to the problems identified.