Formulación de una bebida nutricional a base de quinua y manzana para niños menores de cinco años

Abstract

Child malnutrition is a reversible pathology due to a deficit in micronutrient absorption caused by ineffective medical care, inadequate food and socio-economic aspects, which has consequences such as growth retardation and underweight. Globally, it affects 200 million children under the age of five; and nationally one in five children suffers from this pathology, especially those residing in rural and indigenous areas. Formulate a nutritional drink whose composition encompasses micronutrients essential for children under the age of five applying as a methodology a bibliographic review of topics related to malnutrition and healthy foods in order to offer a nutritional alternative. The implementation of quinoa and apple in the infant diet contributes mostly, the minimum required amount of essential nutrients such as fiber, minerals (calcium, iron, zinc) and vitamins (A, C, D, B-complex), therefore, the development of a dairy drink based on these low-cost, easy-to-prepare foods, quality guaranteed by selecting ingredients based on national (NTE INEN) and international standards (CODEX ALIMENTARIUS), is a good nutritional alternative to counteract child malnutrition.