Perfil de crianças atendidas em programa de fornecimento de fórmulas infantis

Objective: To describe the profile of the children seen at the Nutrition Clinic at the municipal health network of Ribeirão Preto, through the initial protocol supply of infant formula. Material and Methods: A descriptive and retrospective study with a quantitative approach, carried out through documentary survey, the data of 924 infants who received infant formula in the 2009-2013 period. Results: It was found that 50.2% were male, 28% children were included at 2 months of age, prematurity was the biological cause in 42% of children and the formula was offered as the sole ration for 52.6% cases. Conclusion: Children who receive formula as a supplement should be greater investment target as the promotion of breastfeeding, with greater commitment of health teams in actions for breastfeeding, particularly in the immediate postpartum