Patterns of Complementary Feeding Behaviors Predict Diet Quality in Early Childhood

Switkowski, Karen M; Gingras, Véronique; Rifas‐Shiman, Sheryl L.; Oken, Emily

doi:10.3390/nu12030810

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“…A recent prospective cohort study investigated how feeding patterns during CF influence future diet quality; authors demonstrated that certain CF behaviors can predict the child's diet quality approximately 2 years later. For instance, membership in the group characterized by delayed introduction of sweets and low fruit juice intake at 1 year of age predicted higher diet quality at 3 years [124]. Consequently, in order to obtain an increased acceptance and a varied diet, caregivers should discourage innate flavor preferences of their infants by offering them healthy foods, and by not adding salt or sugar or energy-dense ingredients.…”

Section: Taste and Food Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Complementary Feeding: Pitfalls for Health Outcomes

D’Auria

Borsani

Pendezza

et al. 2020

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The term complementary feeding is defined as the period in which a progressive reduction of breastfeeding or infant-formula feeding takes place, while the infant is gradually introduced to solid foods. It is a crucial time in the infant’s life, not only because of the rapid changes in nutritional requirements and the consequent impact on infant growth and development, but also for a generation of lifelong flavor preferences and dietary habits that will influence mid and long-term health. There is an increasing body of evidence addressing the pivotal role of nutrition, especially during the early stages of life, and its link to the onset of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and allergic diseases. It is clear that the way in which a child is introduced to complementary foods may have effects on the individual’s entire life. The aim of this review is to discuss the effects of complementary feeding timing, composition, and mode on mid and long-term health outcomes, in the light of the current evidence. Furthermore, we suggest practical tips for a healthy approach to complementary feeding, aiming at a healthy future, and highlight gaps to be filled.

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Section: Taste and Food Preferencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Complementary Feeding: Pitfalls for Health Outcomes

D’Auria

Borsani

Pendezza

et al. 2020

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“…The introduction of complementary foods is a crucial stage in the development and determination of infants’ health status in both the short and longer-term [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Furthermore, the order of introduction, variety, and repeated exposure to complementary foods are related to the development of food preferences and eating habits later in life [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. As a result, it is not surprising that: “the way in which a child is introduced to complementary foods may have effects on the individual’s entire life” [ 11 ] (p. 1).…”

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Complementary Feeding Practices and Parental Pressure to Eat among Spanish Infants and Toddlers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Klerks

Román

Bernal

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The introduction of complementary foods is a crucial stage in the development and determination of infants' health status in both the short and longer-term. This study describes complementary feeding practices among infants and toddlers in Spain. Also, relationships among sample characteristics (both parents and their child), feeding practices (timing, type of complementary food), and parental pressure to eat were explored. Cognitive interviewing with 18 parents was used to refine the survey questions. Responses from a national random sample of 630 parents, who were responsible for feeding their infants and toddlers aged 3–18 months, were obtained. Solids, often cereals and/or fruits first, were introduced at a median age of five months. Fish and eggs were introduced around the age of nine and ten months. Almost all children were fed with home-prepared foods at least once per week (93%), and in 36% of the cases, salt was added. Interestingly, higher levels of parental pressure to eat were found in female infants, younger parents, parents with a full-time job, the southern regions of Spain, and in infants who were not fed with home-prepared foods. Our insights underline the importance of clear feeding recommendations that can support health care professionals in promoting effective strategies to improve parental feeding practices.

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“…Offering sweet-tasting complementary foods would enhance the preference of sweet flavor and diminish acceptance of less-sweet food such as vegetables. However, appropriate taste preferences may be promoted in the first two years of life [ 50 ]. Exposure to a greater variety of flavors or foods could promote the acceptance of novel foods [ 8 ].…”

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Recipe Components and Parents’ Infant and Young Child Feeding Concerns: A Mixed-Methods Study of Recipe Posts Shared in Thai Facebook Groups for Parents

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Social media is increasingly becoming a significant source of information for parents, including about feeding young children. However, little attention has been given to the characteristics of recipes for infants and young children and how they interact with parental perceptions regarding food decisions shared by users on social media. Building on findings related to shared recipe components and parental food choices, between December 2019 and July 2020, this study retrospectively collected 80 shared recipes each from five Thai Facebook groups. This extraction created 379 shared recipes with 1751 peers’ commentaries on the shared recipes’ posts. The shared recipes were classified and components quantified across child age groups, then the textual contents around the reasons behind the food choices were described qualitatively. The results showed that there were differences in meal types, food ingredients, and seasoning used across child age groups. Further analysis found that food allergy awareness was one driving concern behind parental perceptions on food choices in children’s diets. These concerns resulted in delays in the introduction of animal-source foods. Moreover, peers’ commentaries on shared recipes offered a venue for exchanging experiences with food products. Because of the potential influence on parental beliefs and perceptions, further studies are required to understand the impact of existing online communities on actual feeding practices.

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Patterns of Complementary Feeding Behaviors Predict Diet Quality in Early Childhood

Abstract: Infancy is a time of plasticity in development of taste preference.

Cited by 25 publications

References 34 publications

Complementary Feeding: Pitfalls for Health Outcomes

Complementary Feeding: Pitfalls for Health Outcomes

Complementary Feeding Practices and Parental Pressure to Eat among Spanish Infants and Toddlers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Recipe Components and Parents’ Infant and Young Child Feeding Concerns: A Mixed-Methods Study of Recipe Posts Shared in Thai Facebook Groups for Parents

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