Nutrition during the first years of life constitutes a fundamental pillar for the integral development of childhood. In that sense, Dos Pinos held the conference “Impact of nutrients in children from 1 to 3 years”. The activity was attended by Dr. Flor de María Ramírez Ortíz, recognized pediatric gastroenterologist, who shared essential knowledge about adequate food in this critical stage of growth.
During her speech, Dr. Ramírez Ortíz stressed that the first 2 thousand days (equivalent to just over five years) are decisive to establish the basis of physical, cognitive and emotional development. That is why adequate nutrition in this period directly impacts the Health and growth of children.
However, the nutritional situation in Guatemala continues to be worrying. According to data from the National Maternal Health Survey (ESMI 2015), 46.5% of children under five have chronic malnutrition, while 32.4% suffer from anemia. To this is added the so -called “double burden” of malnutrition, which combines overweight nutritional deficiencies in 20.7% of the child population (DISC, 2015).
“Malnutrition does not always occur as low weight or size. hunger hunger, product of the lack of essential micronutrients, can even manifest in children with adequate or overweight weight. Therefore, it is crucial to educate families about the quality of food, especially between 12 and 36 months of age,” the specialist emphasized.
Nutritional requirements in early childhood
In this stage of accelerated growth, children require approximately 1,300 kilocalories daily. This contribution must come from a balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and high quality proteins. It is also essential to guarantee the consumption of micronutrients such as iron, calcium, zinc and vitamins A, C, D and complex B.
Dr. Ramírez Ortíz recalled that the stomach of a small child is much smaller than that of an adult, so it is necessary to offer dense foods in nutrients and in adequate portions. A varied diet, based on houses prepared at home and distributed in three times of food and two spare parts, is essential to meet their needs.
The recommended drinks for this stage are water and cow’s milk without modifications. In cases where breastfeeding continues, it remains an essential source of energy and immunological defenses.
The role of two pines in food preparations
In the second part of the conference, the relevance of food preparations as strategic allies to complement the diet of children between 1 and 3 years, especially in contexts where nutritional deficiencies persist. In this sense, Dos Pinos reaffirmed its commitment to child nutrition by presenting its CRE-C 1+ product, a specially formulated preparation for this stage.
CRE-C 1+ Includes the “Complete Care” system, a formula designed to favor the integral development of childhood through four pillars:
- Cognitive development: Thanks to the contribution of iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, vitamins of the B complex and folic acid.
- Strengthened immune system: With vitamins A, C, D, B6, B12 and Selenium.
- Digestive health: For its prebiotic fiber and chloride content.
- Bone and muscle growth: Thanks to protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and linoleic acid.
This product does not contain added sugar and is available in a lactose -free version, maintaining the same nutritional benefits. The nutritionist of Dos Pinos, Estefani Soto, recommended its consumption of one to two daily portions as a complement to the usual feeding, particularly in children who do not meet their daily nutritional requirements.
Availability and access for Guatemalan families
CRE-C 1+ is available in powdered presentations of 350 g, 800 g, 1.5 kg and 2 kg, both in its regular and lactose version. It is also available in 946 ml liquid format, ready to consume, sugar -free added and with a long -term container. It can be purchased in the main supermarket chains of the country, including Walmart.
With this initiative, Dos Pinos continues to add efforts for the well -being of Guatemalan childhood, providing practical, accessible and nutritionally complete solutions.
