Consumo alimentar de cálcio e ferro e sua relação com características socioeconômicas e gestacionais entre gestantes residentes em um município baiano

Abstract

Objective: To assess the food intake of calcium and iron among pregnant users of the Unified Health System (SUS) of Santo Antonio de Jesus in Bahia Reconcavo and its relation to socioeconomic and gestational conditions. Methods: Questionnaires were applied socioeconomic and three food 24-hour recalls (24HR) with pregnant women living in Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, between August 2013 and July 2014. The data were compiled in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and analyzed in SPSS software version 20. the nutritional composition of foods / dishes of 24hR were analyzed in Virtual software Nutri Plus 2012, using the Brazilian Table of food Composition (TACO). For statistical analysis we used the ANOVA analysis of variance, Tukey test and test T Sutudent. Results: The study included 43 pregnant women, mostly young, of mixed race, with high school and living with a partner. Regarding the situation of employment and income, most patient was active, with income 1-2 times the minimum wage and most received no government assistance. With regard to the feed intake in patients presented adequate intake of macronutrients, however, inadequate intake of iron and calcium. It was observed that pregnant women with incomes ≤ 1 minimum wage consume more iron than other pregnant women and those who made 1-2 prenatal consultations, had a higher caloric intake. Conclusions: Given the above, we see the need to improve prenatal care, investing in food and nutrition education activities, and create public health policies in the city targeting this population.