WHAT IS “VITACEREAL”?
It is a complementary food supplement that is incorporated in children’s diets along with breastfeeding beginning at 6 months of age.
FOR WHOM IS VITACEREAL?
The Vitacereal is distributed to children 6 to 35 months of age, pregnant women and mothers in periods of breastfeeding who need a better alimentation.
WHAT DOES “VITACEREAL” CONTAIN?
The Vitacereal is a mixture of corn and soybean meal fortified with vitamins and minerals. There are two presentations. One which is prepared like a thick
cereal for children and the other prepared in the form of a drink for the mothers. The first one provides 30% of the daily energy required for children 6 to
35 months. The second one provides additional nutrients and energy required by women during periods of pregnancy and lactation.
It is a complementary food supplement that is incorporated in children’s diets along with breastfeeding beginning at 6 months of age.
FOR WHOM IS VITACEREAL?
The Vitacereal is distributed to children 6 to 35 months of age, pregnant women and mothers in periods of breastfeeding who need a better alimentation.
WHAT DOES “VITACEREAL” CONTAIN?
The Vitacereal is a mixture of corn and soybean meal fortified with vitamins and minerals. There are two presentations. One which is prepared like a thick
cereal for children and the other prepared in the form of a drink for the mothers. The first one provides 30% of the daily energy required for children 6 to
35 months. The second one provides additional nutrients and energy required by women during periods of pregnancy and lactation.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION OF GUATEMALA
GUATEMALA IS THE COUNTRY WITH THE HIGHEST INDICATORS OF CHRONIC MALNUTRITION IN LATIN AMERICA.
Of every two children, one is suffering from chronic malnutrition. This compromises the future of the country and hinders the human development of our population.
WHAT IS CHRONIC MALNUTRITION?
Chronic malnutrition is established when a child has a low height/weight for his age. It is produced by a diet deficient in quality and quantity of food during long periods of time and/or
recurrent disease. The damage caused by chronic malnutrition is permanent. Some of the consequences of chronic malnutrition are:
1. Intellectual deficiencies.
2. High dropout rates in school.
3. Low productivity.
4. In Women: Problems during child birth, among others.
Therefore, chronic malnutrition as viewed from an individual perspective will bring many consequences and damage to these people that will be suffered for the rest of their lives. From a
collective perspective it doesn’t allow for the emergence and development of people and countries.
WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS PROGRAM OF REDUCTION OF CHRONIC MALNUTRITION?
To help contribute to the reduction of Chronic Malnutrition in children under 3 years of age, with a commitment to better the lives of women, children and families throughout Guatemala.
What does the Program include?
1. Strengthening of community participation in the management of local community development.
2. Basic health services.
3. Food, nutrition and health education.
4. Complementary nutritional feeding.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH:
1. Creating more food production.
2. Improving household income.
3. Improving Water and sanitation systems.
BASIC HEALTH SERVICES
1. Care for children under 5 years old.
2. Providing and Administering of de-parasite medications
3. Prenatal Care for pregnant women and postnatal care after childbirth.
4. Family planning teaching optimal spacing between pregnancies.
5. Attention to emergencies and illnesses.
FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
Promotion of:
1. Prenatal Feeding of pregnant women of rural Guatemala.
2. Postnatal Feeding of breast-feeding mothers.
3. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life.
4. Extended breastfeeding until 2 years old.
5. Complementary feeding from 6 months to 3 years of age.
6. Assistance to health services.
COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
1. Distribution of a supplementary food called “Vitacereal”. Along with this food, our health teams provide training and guidance to mothers and other community members.
GUATEMALA IS THE COUNTRY WITH THE HIGHEST INDICATORS OF CHRONIC MALNUTRITION IN LATIN AMERICA.
Of every two children, one is suffering from chronic malnutrition. This compromises the future of the country and hinders the human development of our population.
WHAT IS CHRONIC MALNUTRITION?
Chronic malnutrition is established when a child has a low height/weight for his age. It is produced by a diet deficient in quality and quantity of food during long periods of time and/or
recurrent disease. The damage caused by chronic malnutrition is permanent. Some of the consequences of chronic malnutrition are:
1. Intellectual deficiencies.
2. High dropout rates in school.
3. Low productivity.
4. In Women: Problems during child birth, among others.
Therefore, chronic malnutrition as viewed from an individual perspective will bring many consequences and damage to these people that will be suffered for the rest of their lives. From a
collective perspective it doesn’t allow for the emergence and development of people and countries.
WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS PROGRAM OF REDUCTION OF CHRONIC MALNUTRITION?
To help contribute to the reduction of Chronic Malnutrition in children under 3 years of age, with a commitment to better the lives of women, children and families throughout Guatemala.
What does the Program include?
1. Strengthening of community participation in the management of local community development.
2. Basic health services.
3. Food, nutrition and health education.
4. Complementary nutritional feeding.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH:
1. Creating more food production.
2. Improving household income.
3. Improving Water and sanitation systems.
BASIC HEALTH SERVICES
1. Care for children under 5 years old.
2. Providing and Administering of de-parasite medications
3. Prenatal Care for pregnant women and postnatal care after childbirth.
4. Family planning teaching optimal spacing between pregnancies.
5. Attention to emergencies and illnesses.
FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
Promotion of:
1. Prenatal Feeding of pregnant women of rural Guatemala.
2. Postnatal Feeding of breast-feeding mothers.
3. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life.
4. Extended breastfeeding until 2 years old.
5. Complementary feeding from 6 months to 3 years of age.
6. Assistance to health services.
COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
1. Distribution of a supplementary food called “Vitacereal”. Along with this food, our health teams provide training and guidance to mothers and other community members.
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