according to the pregnant women seen at the healthcare center in the city of São Paulo

Objectives: to obtain information from pregnant women on how they planned to feed their infants during the first year of life. Methods: cross sectional study of the data obtained through structured questionnaires, filled by means of individual interviews with 164 pregnant women assisted by pr enatal clinics in Outpatient Centers in the city of Sao Paulo. Statistical ChiSquare test was used to determine association between age, school level, parity and knowledge on the variety of fruits, vegetables and meats available. Results: all women knew at least one type of fruit and vegetable while 20% of the women did not intend to offer vegetables. Significant statistical results between age, school level, parity and knowledge on the variety of fruits and vegetables available were not determined. The most rejected food, according to the mothers were fish (85.4%) and liver (82.3%). Many myths were determined related to the iron content of food. Conclusions: the intention of offering food to children under six months old was frequent. The value of discussing the transition of infant feeding during prenatal care was determined as well.