A importância da presença de ácidos graxos poliinsaturados na infância: uma revisão.

Abstract

Nutrition care during childhood is critical because inadequate nutrition can increase the risks to children's health. Some studies have shown a positive association between fatty acid intake and cognitive growth and development in children. The study is a review of the literature that discusses results achieved from bibliographic research in electronic databases such as Pubmed, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Google Scholar and BVS Bireme. Articles were used between 2010 and 2018 with national and international studies. For the choice of the articles it was defined the existence of data records related to polyunsaturated fatty acids and recommendations, gestation, lactation, infants, development and childhood. After initial search the exclusion criteria to reach the final articles were referring to articles that made recommendations for other age groups. It is concluded that the incentive to the consumption of this nutrient is important during the gestational period, breastfeeding and childhood through the ingestion of dietary sources and / or supplementation in order to be successful with this nutrient.