A influência da alimentação nos cmeis de tempo integral na prevenção da anemia ferropriva infantil

Abstract

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide, affecting approximately two billion people. This study aimed to identify the main risk factors associated with the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia in children enrolled in full-time Municipal Centers for Early Childhood Education (CMEIs). In addition, it sought to investigate the clinical signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia in children, relating them to inadequate dietary practices observed in these educational institutions, as well as to analyze the impacts of this condition on children's health and quality of life. The study was conducted through a bibliographic review with a qualitative and exploratory approach. Data collection was based on the search for studies related to childhood iron deficiency anemia, school feeding, childhood nutrition, public health and education policies, and nutrition in early childhood education institutions. The findings demonstrated that adequate nutrition during early childhood plays a fundamental role in health promotion and in the prevention of nutritional deficiencies, especially iron deficiency anemia, which is one of the most prevalent conditions among preschool children.