Estado nutricional y relación con el antecedente de lactancia materna exclusiva en niños y niñas de 1 a 4 años de edad que asisten a los Centros de Desarrollo Infantil Las Peñas y Ciudad Victoria de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the nutritional status and its relationship with the history of exclusive breastfeeding in children from 1 to 4 years of age who attend the Child Development Centers "Las Peñas" and "Ciudad Victoria" of the city of Loja during the period October 2019 -February 2020.A quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample consisting of 60 children between 1 and 4 years of age. Anthropometry, BMI calculation was performed, as well as a previously validated survey directed at mothers.Regarding the results, it was found that 78% of the children received exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, 95% presented an appropriate weight for their age, 88% presented an appropriate size for their age and 93% a normal BMI for their age, 86% maintained breastfeeding until 12 months of age, 82% of the mothers who participated in the study were in an age range between 20-35 years, from these 63% fed their child exclusively breastfeeding.