Pardío-López J

Language: Spanish
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Page: 80-88
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ABSTRACT

Complementary feeding (CF) of the 6 to 12 months old child is a nutrition challenge because if it is not adequate, his maximum growth potential genetically determined is not attained. At the same time it represents an opportunity to build the foundations of what will later become the eating habits of the individual. From the psychodynamic point of view, the feeding process is especially necessary for the child, because it begins to sever the symbiosis with the mother. Recognition of this phenomenon by health workers, results in more comprehensive management of CF. Due to the extent of opportunities present during this period, this paper aims to describe the current theoretical elements of CF in order to contribute to the understanding of this complex process.