Comparison between national and PAHO criteria for assessing the nutritional profile of foods intended for children aged 0-3 years marketed in Lima, Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rising consumption of industrialized infant foods and breastmilk substitutes during early childhood has raised concerns due to their suboptimal nutritional composition, which may contribute to the development of risk factors for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess and compare the nutritional profile of foods intended for children aged 0-3 years marketed in Lima, Peru, using national criteria and the nutrient profile model developed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Methods

This cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational study analyzed products purchased from selected supermarkets and pharmacies in metropolitan Lima between September and October 2023. Nutritional labeling information was examined, and the nutritional profi

SUBMITTER: Aramburu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454305 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature