Do aleitamento materno á alimentação complementar : atuação do profissional nutricionista

Abstract

Breast milk is of critical importance to the health of children in the first six months of life. It is a complete food. which provides even water, as common infections of childhood protection factors, contamination-free and perfectly adapted to the child's metabolism, after this period the introduction of new foods is necessary, the so-called complementary foods as it is when breast milk has does not meet the nutritional needs of the infant. This paper aims to present an updated review on exclusive breastfeeding until six months of life and stress the importance of nutritionist to guide the infant as complementary feeding, understanding the characteristics of breast milk and clarifying on complementary feeding. In developing the survey was conducted a literature review using papers on this topic, arising from: scientific articles, books and publications of national bodies 2015. 2005 will has been shown inevitable the promotion and encouragement of appropriate techniques for breastfeeding and healthy eating, fitting to health professionals, especially the nutritionist who is responsible to promote healthy eating this task, exposing the best way to do them.