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Horizonte sanitario
On-line version ISSN 2007-7459Print version ISSN 1665-3262
Abstract
CIRIA MARTIN, Alexander et al. Food and nutritional factors of Cuban asthmatic children of school age. Horiz. sanitario [online]. 2020, vol.19, n.2, pp.223-240. Epub Nov 13, 2020. ISSN 2007-7459. https://doi.org/10.19136/hs.a19n2.3651.
Objective
To identify food and nutritional risk factors or protectors for asthma control.
Method
Qualitative and quantitative research conducted at the William Soler Pediatric Hospital, Havana, Cuba. Discussion: Groups and a case-control study with related samples were conducted.
Results
45% of the case group were evaluated as overweighted and obese and 65% were short for their age. Comply with a frequency of 6-7 times per week with breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks, associated with control. Cases consume more food energy than controls, with the exception of vitamins A and E, folic acid and calcium.
Conclusions
The analysis made possible to identify food and nutritional risk factors or protectors in asthma control.
Keywords : Asthma; nutrition; children; risk factor’s.
