Influencia del consumo de micronutrientes en el estado nutricional de los niños/as menores de 3 años que asisten a los CIBVs del Cantón Guano, 2016.

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to analyze the influence of the consumption of Micronutrients in the Nutritional Status of children under 3 years of age attending the CIBVs of Guano canton, 2016, it was of type and observational design, not experimental of cross – section, the sample The study consists of 120 children under 3 years, the data collection was anthropometric, 24-hour reminder, Nutritional Food Surveillance System (SISVAN), was analyzed in the JMP 5.1 statistical sofware. The results are reported in your State Nutritionally short 53.3%, Low Wwight 17.5%, Emaciated 9.2% and Overweight 1.7% Mild Anemia 34.20%, Moderate Anemia 14.20%, Severe Anemia 1.7% and Normality 50.0% and when relating the consumption of micronutrients with nutritional status it was evident in children of small stature a calcium consumption 48.33%, Iron 47,50%, Vitamin A 52,50%, Zinc 45.83%, Children with Low Weight Calcium consumption 16.67%, Iron 15.00%, Vitamin A 15,83%, Zinc 16.67% regarding the Body Mass/Age index in children Emaciated was observed low consumption Calcium 8.33% Iron 8.33% Vitamin A 9.17% Zinc 8.33% relate the consumption of micronutrients with nutritional status in a period of 6 months has allowed to improve the size obtaining higher percentages in children of normal stature and decreasing those of short stature, by increasing the consumption of micronutrients we increase bone mineralization, the immune system which allows a better development in height by increasing the consumption of Vitamin A, increases appetite, allowing a better weight development as well as iron prevents anemia, so it is recommended to provide timely nutritional care, follow up on the measures anthropometric, conduct nutrition workshops in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Action Assistance.