Nathalye Lemos*

Department of Pediatrics, University of Vassouras, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

*Corresponding Author: Nathalye Lemos, Department of Pediatrics, University of Vassouras, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Received: March 27, 2025; Published: May 10, 2025

Abstract

This work is an integrative review of the literature that seeks to investigate the current situation of early food introduction in adolescents. The research was based on the results found, carried out in February 2024. Properly introduced food influences nutritional status and leads to a better quality of life.

Keywords:Early Food; Early Weaning; Childhood

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Citation

Citation: Nathalye Lemos. “Current Situation of Early Food Introduction and Early Weaning in Childhood: Literature Review".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 9.6 (2025): 04-11.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Nathalye Lemos. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.