This is the professional who takes care of nutritional health from pre-conception to adolescence

Good nutrition guarantees good baby development, lower chances of chronic non-communicable diseases, healthy babies reflected in healthy adults.

Our body is a machine that uses nutrients from food as a substrate. Vitamins and minerals participate in various reactions, such as the production of HCl in our stomach; proteins form our muscles that support us, carbohydrates feed our brain and so on; This is why good nutrition is so important!

Create healthy habits, reduce the incidence of obesity and NCDs, teach how to eat, increase life expectancy.

Is it really necessary? To answer this, a nutritional assessment is important. Each individual is different, has a body type, a story, and just because you are too thin does not mean you need to gain weight.

It depends, it varies according to gender and age. It is important to consult a qualified and specialized professional to clarify any doubts. For example, a newborn baby may need around 500 kcal; However, more important than focusing on calories is ensuring that the newborn breastfeeds well, taking care of breastfeeding is fundamental.

She doesn't necessarily lose. She can lose one day and win the next. It all depends on the diet and activity you do that day. If your child is losing weight for no apparent reason, look for a specialist (pediatrician and/or maternal and child nutritionist) to help you find out why.

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