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Salud colectiva
Print version ISSN 1669-2381On-line version ISSN 1851-8265
Abstract
PASARIN, Lorena et al. Quali-quantitative study of nutritional status and eating patterns in children aged 1-3 years from low-income families in two population groups with different productive activities (Buenos Aires, Argentina), 2007-2008. Salud colect. [online]. 2016, vol.12, n.2, pp.239-250. ISSN 1669-2381. http://dx.doi.org/10.18294/sc.2016.740.
The aim of this article is to describe the nutritional status and eating patterns of children aged 1-3 years from low-income families who reside in areas with different productive activities: primary production and production of goods and services. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with a qualitative and quantitative methodology, evaluating anthropometric and biochemical nutritional status, food intake, economic and demographic characteristics, dietary practices and representations. The results show that children from areas of primary production had a lower prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency. They also had a higher consumption of energy, calcium, zinc, vitamin A and protein and a greater diversity and quality in food consumption. We can conclude that the geographical context of families closer to sources of primary production favors interaction with individuals outside of the family, expanding both the informal social network and access to better quality nutritional food.
Keywords : Nutritional Status; Food Preferences; Child; Anemia; Zinc; Argentina.