Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chessa K. Lutter, Laurence Grummer-Strawn, Lisa Rogers
Summary: Complementary feeding is introduced to complement a milk-based diet between 6 and 23 months of age, a critical period for both physical and cognitive development. It is important to pay attention to nutrient intake, as well as how a child is fed, to help form lifelong eating habits and practices.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Horvath, Agata Strozyk, Piotr Dziechciarz, Hania Szajewska
Summary: This study in Poland investigated how COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impacted complementary feeding practices among parents of infants aged 4 to 12 months. Results showed that most parents received information from various sources, with other parents, family members, or friends being the most common source. The study found that COVID-19 restrictions did not significantly affect feeding methods or patterns, but may have had an impact on complementary feeding in families with average financial situations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Melanie Gsoellpointner, Margarita Thanhaeuser, Fabian Eibensteiner, Robin Ristl, Bernd Jilma, Renate Fuiko, Sophia Brandstetter, Angelika Berger, Nadja Haiden
Summary: This study analyzed the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during complementary feeding (CF) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and its impact on neurodevelopment. The results showed that higher intake of total PUFAs, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and arachidonic acid (AA) was associated with improved cognitive and motor function at 12 months of age. However, the dietary intake of AA and DHA did not meet the recommended levels, highlighting the need to increase PUFA, DHA, and AA intake during CF for better neurodevelopmental outcomes in VLBW infants.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hans O. Kalkman
Summary: Low levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) and high levels of n-6 PUFAs in the blood circulation are associated with an increased risk for suicide. Clinical studies indicate that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, a n-3 PUFA found in fish oil) displays protective effects against suicide. Activation of the transcription factor NRF2 by DHA is suggested to be the common pharmacological activity of current anti-suicidal medications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalya Usheva, Sonya Galcheva, Greet Cardon, Marieke De Craemer, Odysseas Androutsos, Aneta Kotowska, Piotr Socha, Berthold Koletzko, Luis A. Moreno, Violeta Iotova, Yannis Manios
Summary: This study found a positive association between the timing of solid food introduction and duration of breastfeeding, as well as socioeconomic status, and a negative association with smoking during pregnancy. However, early introduction of solid food did not increase the risk of overweight in preschoolers.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Annette L. West, Elizabeth A. Miles, Lihua Han, Karen A. Lillycrop, Johnathan A. Napier, Philip C. Calder, Graham C. Burdge
Summary: The study showed that transgenic Camelina sativa seed oil and fish oil are both effective in increasing the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in white blood cells. The alteration of T cell transcriptome induced by mitogens varied between the two oils, with changes related to cell proliferation and immune function. The incorporation of these fatty acids into immune cells was comparable between the two oils, suggesting potential benefits for immune function.
Article
Pediatrics
Shaojing Wu, Chunhong Zhu, Zhen Wang, Shumei Wang, Pengfei Yuan, Tao Song, Xiaoli Hou, Zhixian Lei
Summary: Fish oil supplementation can reduce BMI, decrease serum triglyceride, and lower systolic blood pressure in overweight or obese children and adolescents, while serum cholesterol and fasting glucose may not be significantly affected.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liyuan Ran, Jinhui Yu, Rui Ma, Qing Yao, Mingjie Wang, Yuping Bi, Zichao Yu, Yingjie Wu
Summary: Omega-3 PUFAs rich in fish oil are believed to prevent obesity by improving lipid metabolism and regulating gut microbiota. Microalgae oil, particularly Schizochytrium microalgae oil (SMO) with a high DHA proportion, is shown to have comparable weight-loss effects to commercial fish oil and a weight-loss drug. In addition, SMO has different effects on gut microbiota, increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria and inhibiting obesity-promoting bacteria. SMO also helps restore the disturbed metabolic capability of gut microbiota caused by a high-fat diet.
Article
Pediatrics
Agnieszka Bialek-Dratwa, Oskar Kowalski, Elzbieta Szczepanska
Summary: Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a popular method of feeding infants, where the baby is allowed to feed itself and gradually introduced to family table food. Mothers using the BLW method are more likely to expand their children's diet after 6 months and offer them foods from the family table. However, infants fed by BLW may experience more vomiting, food spitting, and gagging incidents.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zejun Hu, Peng Wu, Luping Wang, Zongyu Wu, Xiao Dong Chen
Summary: This study found that A-DHA microcapsules exhibited more stable release and digestion behaviors in the gastrointestinal tract, with better resistance to gastric proteolysis, while T-DHA microcapsules showed a decrease in release due to interaction with bile salts forming micelles. Significant positive correlations were observed between the release ratio of both microcapsules and protein hydrolysis.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zahra A. Padhani, Jai K. Das, Faareha A. Siddiqui, Rehana A. Salam, Zohra S. Lassi, Durray Shahwar A. Khan, Ammaar M. A. Abbasi, Emily C. Keats, Sajid Soofi, Robert E. Black, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta
Summary: This systematic review evaluates the impact of the timing of complementary feeding introduction on health, nutrition, and developmental outcomes among normal-term infants. The findings suggest that early introduction of complementary feeding may increase the risk of higher body mass index, overweight/obesity, and respiratory tract infections. Late introduction of complementary feeding may lead to lower height, body mass index, blood pressure, and increased risk of intestinal helminth infection. However, more robust studies are needed to support these findings and potentially change current recommendations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margherita Caroli, Andrea Vania, Maria Anna Tomaselli, Immacolata Scotese, Giovanna Tezza, Maria Carmen Verga, Giuseppe Di Mauro, Angelo Antignani, Andrea Miniello, Marcello Bergamini
Summary: Suboptimal nutrient quality and quantity during complementary feeding can negatively impact infants' healthy growth, even with adequate energy intake. Differentiated complementary feeding schemes may be needed to properly satisfy the various nutritional needs of breastfed and formula/cow's milk fed infants. The type of milk fed to infants has a significant impact on their protein, iron, and calcium intake, with formula-fed infants achieving higher protein intakes compared to breastfed infants.
Article
Pediatrics
Edith Y. Kim-Herrera, Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Guadalupe Rodriguez-Oliveros, Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo, Marcela Sanchez-Estrada, Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Juan Angel Rivera-Dommarco
Summary: This study investigated parental feeding styles and complementary feeding practices in Mexican infants, finding that a high proportion did not meet international recommendations. The study suggested a correlation between parental feeding styles and growth indicators in 6-month old infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Murat Gulsen, Beril Aydinb, Guliz Gurer, Siddika Songul Yalcin
Summary: This study explores AI-assisted emotion assessment in infants aged 6-11 months during complementary feeding. The results indicate that infants exhibit high disgust responses to meat and anger reactions to yogurt. Breastfed infants show more negative emotions when exposed to certain food groups, while non-breastfed infants have less intense reactions to their favorite foods and desserts.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Kostecka, Izabella Jackowska, Julianna Kostecka
Summary: Maternal age, educational level, and nutrition knowledge significantly influence infant feeding practices, with older, more educated mothers generally able to better conduct breastfeeding. Additionally, maternal nutrition knowledge plays a crucial role in determining the timing of introducing solid foods, adjusting food consistency, and delaying the introduction of new foods for infants.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giles Hanley-Cook, Alemayehu Argaw, Pradiumna Dahal, Stanley Chitekwe, Patrick Kolsteren
Summary: Suboptimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices have significant implications for child survival, health, growth, and development. Our study found that the majority of age-appropriate IYCF practices and child linear growth outcomes improved over the past two decades in Nepal. However, there is still a need for comprehensive multisectoral nutrition strategies and specific focus on the development of key IYCF practices.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giles Hanley-Cook, Alemayehu Argaw, Pradiumna Dahal, Stanley Chitekwe, Sanjay Rijal, Ram Padarath Bichha, Kedar Raj Parajuli, Patrick Kolsteren
Summary: Childhood linear growth faltering has been a major public health concern in Nepal, but the country has made significant progress in the past 20 years. This study found that the height-for-age z-scores of Nepalese children aged 0-35 months improved significantly, and the prevalence of stunting and severe stunting decreased. Factors such as household asset index, parental education, child vaccinations, and prenatal care were associated with the improvement in height.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kokeb Tesfamariam, Alemayehu Argaw, Giles T. Hanley-Cook, Seifu H. Gebreyesus, Patrick Kolsteren, Tefera Belachew, Mario Van de Velde, Sarah De Saeger, Marthe De Boevre, Carl Lachat
Summary: This study aimed to assess biomarkers of multiple mycotoxin exposure during pregnancy in rural Ethiopia and their associations with adverse birth outcomes. The findings indicated an extensive presence of multiple mycotoxin exposure among pregnant women, but no statistically significant associations were found with adverse birth outcomes.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abraham Fessehaye Sium, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Mekitie Wondafrash, Lemi Belay Tolu, Matiyas Asrat Shiferaw
Summary: The prevalence of second-trimester safe abortion care among clients was 64%. Women who had no emotional factors, no interpersonal problems, were married, and had middle or high incomes were less likely to make a late request for safe abortion care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giles T. Hanley-Cook, Alemayehu Argaw, Brenda de Kok, Laeticia Celine Toe, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog, Moctar Ouedraogo, Patrick Kolsteren, Lieven Huybregts, Carl Lachat
Summary: Panel data shows that dietary diversity among nonpregnant women fluctuates across climatic seasons. This study aimed to investigate the number of 24-hour recalls required to estimate usual prenatal food group diversity and the seasonality of pregnant women's dietary diversity in Burkina Faso. The results showed that five list-based recalls are sufficient to estimate usual food group diversity during gestation, although seasonal patterns did impact the diversity score and prevalence of reaching minimum dietary diversity.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Brenda de Kok, Laeticia Celine Toe, Giles Hanley-Cook, Alemayehu Argaw, Moctar Ouedraogo, Anderson Compaore, Katrien Vanslambrouck, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog, Rasmane Ganaba, Patrick Kolsteren, Lieven Huybregts, Carl Lachat
Summary: This study conducted in rural Burkina Faso aimed to compare the effects of fortified BEP supplementation and IFA with IFA tablets on birth outcomes during pregnancy. While BEP supplementation did not significantly reduce SGA prevalence, it had a small positive effect on other birth outcomes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shiecho Kedir, Tefera Belachew, Mekitie Wondafrash, Shemsu Kedir
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among 6-12 months old children. The study found that the median duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 6.22 months. The highest proportion of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding occurred during the first four to five months. Place of residence, knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, type of delivery, pre-lacteal feeding, and household food insecurity were significant independent factors associated with time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giles Hanley-Cook, Lacticia C. Toe, Kokeb Tesfamariam, Brenda de Kok, Alemaychu Argaw, Anderson Compaore, Moctar Ouedraogo, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Lieven Huybregts
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy of a micronutrient-fortified balanced energy-protein supplement on maternal anemia and gestational weight gain (GWG). The results showed that the supplement did not significantly improve maternal anemia or GWG compared to the iron-folic acid tablet.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kokeb Tesfamariam, Seifu H. Gebreyesus, Carl Lachat, Giles T. Hanley-Cook, Meselech Roro, Yalemwork Getnet, Bilal Shikur, Tefera Belachew, Patrick Kolsteren, Sarah De Saeger, Marthe De Boevre, Alemayehu Argaw
Summary: This study examined the association between chronic aflatoxin exposure during pregnancy and fetal growth trajectories in a rural setting in Ethiopia. The findings suggest that maternal aflatoxin exposure is associated with lower fetal growth over time.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mehari Bayable, Wondimu Gudu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Abraham Fessehaye Sium
Summary: The study found a high incidence of emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) at the institution. Common indications for EPH included uterine rupture, intractable uterine atony, and placenta accreta spectrum. The most common complications were anemia, puerperal fever, acute kidney injury, and relaparotomy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Musa Jemal, Alemayehu Argaw, Abonesh Taye, Tsion Sintayehu, Shemsu Kedir
Summary: This study aimed to assess diabetic self-care, dietary practice, and associated factors among diabetes patients. The institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed in Jimma University Medical Centre (JUMC) from February 15 to May 15, 2020. The results showed that the proportion of good practice for both dietary and general self-care was found to be lower. The Health Belief Model (HBM) can best explain the variability in dietary self-care practice, suggesting that future interventions should address perception and psychosocial factors influencing dietary self-care practices.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alemayehu Argaw, Brenda de Kok, Laeticia Celine Toe, Giles Hanley-Cook, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog, Moctar Ouedraogo, Anderson Compaore, Katrien Vanslambrouck, Rasmane Ganaba, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Lieven Huybregts
Summary: A study conducted in rural Burkina Faso found that daily fortified BEP supplementation for pregnant and lactating mothers had positive effects on infant growth.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Getu Gizaw, Paluku Bahwere, Alemayehu Argaw, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Henrik Friis, Mette Frahm Olsen, Alemseged Abdissa, Rasmus Wibaek, Mubarek Abera, Kate Sadler, Erin Boyd, Steve Collins, Tsinuel Girma
Summary: The study found that children treated for SAM maintained higher rates of stunting at discharge, 1 year post-discharge, and 5 years post-discharge compared to nonmalnourished controls. These children also maintained deficits in H/A, W/A, BAZ, and FFMI at 5 years post-discharge, exhibiting a thrifty growth pattern.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuri Bastos-Moreira, Lionel Ouedraogo, Marthe De Boevre, Alemayehu Argaw, Brenda de Kok, Giles T. Hanley-Cook, Lishi Deng, Moctar Ouedraogo, Anderson Compaore, Kokeb Tesfamariam, Rasmane Ganaba, Lieven Huybregts, Laeticia Celine Toe, Carl Lachat, Patrick Kolsteren, Sarah De Saeger, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the physiological effect of multi-micronutrient-fortified BEP supplementation on pregnant and lactating women and their infants. Biological specimens will be collected and multi-omics profiles and biomonitoring markers will be used to assess the effects of BEP supplementation on maternal health, birth outcomes, and infant growth.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alemayehu Argaw, Laeticia Celine Toe, Giles Hanley-Cook, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibog, Brenda de Kok, Lionel Ouedraogo, Anderson Compaore, Moctar Ouedraogo, Amadi Sawadogo, Rasmane Ganaba, Katrien Vanslambrouck, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Lieven Huybregts
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of micronutrient-fortified BEP supplementation during pregnancy on the body composition of mothers and their newborns. The results show that this supplementation can increase maternal and newborn fat-free mass index (FFMI), without significant effects on fat mass index (FMI).