Exploring Physicians’ Perspectives on the Introduction of Complementary Foods to Infants and Toddlers |
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| Authors: | Ł ukasz Dembiń ski,Aleksandra Banaszkiewicz,Katarzyna Dereń ,Aleksandra Pituch-Zdanowska,Teresa Jackowska,Jarosł aw Walkowiak,Artur Mazur |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (A.B.); (A.P.-Z.);2.College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland; (K.D.); (A.M.);3.Department of Pediatrics, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland;4.Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznan, Poland; |
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| Abstract: | Complementary feeding is the subject of many recommendations regarding the benefits of its use, illustrating its crucial impact on further health. However, it still poses a significant problem for caregivers, and thus for doctors. This survey focused on nutritional problems faced by the parents of infants and toddlers, as well as how physicians deal with these problems. Based on the responses from 303 doctors, it was determined that the time and sequence of introducing complementary foods raise the greatest doubts in parents. This study also found that at least one-third of pediatricians experience difficulties in providing effective nutritional counseling. Increasing the nutritional awareness of physicians can allow them to provide more appropriate support to parents. |
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| Keywords: | complementary feeding family counseling nutrition pediatrics weaning |
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