Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kristin J. Marks, Ellen O. Boundy, Jasmine Y. Nakayama, Ruowei Li, Heather C. Hamner
Summary: Infants younger than 4 months are not ready for complementary foods/drinks. Almost half of US infants participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). A study found that 38% of infants in the WIC program were introduced to complementary foods/drinks before the age of 4 months, and formula feeding in the first month was associated with a higher likelihood of early introduction.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paula Ruffoni Moreira, Leandro Meirelles Nunes, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani, Erissandra Gomes, Jordana Fuehr, Renata Oliveira Neves, Christy Hannah Sanini Belin, Juliana Rombaldi Bernardi
Summary: This study found that implementing complementary feeding interventions that promote greater infant autonomy is associated with a reduction in the offer of ultra-processed foods (UPF) during early childhood.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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
Pediatrics
Frida Stromberg Celind, Emma Goksor, Elisabeth Carlen, Birte Schilling, Bernt Alm, Goran Wennergren
Summary: A study found that infants born in 2018 introduced eggs, fish, and gluten earlier in their diet compared to those born in 2003, potentially reducing the risk of developing allergies. Current childcare recommendations are being followed.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaoxi Fu, Amy L. Lovell, Andrea J. Braakhuis, Richard F. Mithen, Clare R. Wall
Summary: Inconsistent conclusions from studies on infant sleep and feeding may affect parents' decisions. This systematic review found that exclusively breastfed infants under 6 months had more night wakings, but no differences in sleep duration compared to formula-fed infants. However, after 6 months, breastfed infants slept less at night and over 24 hours compared to formula-fed infants, with no association found between the timing of introducing complementary foods and infant sleep duration.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carina Venter, Raanan Shamir, David Mark Fleischer
Summary: Early life feeding practices can impact long-term health, particularly in the development of non-communicable diseases. Breastfeeding and the introduction of solids play a crucial role in preventing allergies and promoting adequate infant growth. The use of plant-based infant formulas is becoming popular, but their effects on growth and food allergies need to be considered.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maiara Aparecida Mialich Almeida, Sinara Laurini Rossato, Anna Paula Ferrari, Caroline de Barros Gomes, Vera Lucia Pamplona Tonete, Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima Parada, Maria Antonieta de Barros Leite Carvalhaes
Summary: This study aimed to identify the determinants of early complementary feeding introduction (CFI). The results showed that the determinants of early CFI varied according to the type of food and the age of introduction.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
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
Swapan Kumar Roy, Khurshid Jahan, A. K. M. Iqbal Kabir, Nila Akter Keya, Soofia Khatoon, Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Lalita Bhattacharjee
Summary: The study aimed to develop nutritious recipes for complementary feeding for children aged 6-23 months in Bangladesh, as well as provide guidelines for doctors, nutritionists, and caregivers. Through a baseline survey and Trials of Improved Practices, it was found that most of the recipes were acceptable to both mothers and children, leading to the development of a manual and guideline for improved complementary feeding practices. This report serves as evidence-based practical knowledge for training and nutrition education for practitioners, policy makers, and academicians.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Federica Chiale, Elena Maggiora, Arianna Aceti, Nadia Liotto, Alessandra Coscia, Chiara Peila, Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre, Enrico Bertino, Francesco Cresi
Summary: This systematic review analyzed literature on the introduction of allergenic foods and gluten among preterm infants, revealing that current guidelines are not directly applicable to preterm infants and further research is needed for evidence-based weaning guidelines. Suggestions included introducing allergenic foods and gluten when complementary feeding starts after 4 months of corrected age in preterm infants, and avoiding large amounts of gluten despite limited evidence supporting this.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyoeun Kim, Seung Guk Park
Summary: Inadequate nutritional intake is common among elderly individuals, and the effects of multi-vitamin and mineral supplements (MVMS) in the Korean elderly are not well known. This study investigated the nutrition-improving effects of a single MVMS. Analysis of participants in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey showed that intake of MVMS with food was associated with lower rates of nutrient inadequacy compared to the food-only group. These findings suggest that micronutrient deficiency is prevalent among the Korean elderly and can be improved by MVMS intake.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shan Yin, Zhenzhen Yang, Pingyu Zhu, Zhongbo Du, Xiaodong Yu, Tielong Tang, Yan Borne
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether added sugar is associated with kidney stones. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey datasets from 2007 to 2018 were analyzed, and it was found that a higher percentage of energy intake from added sugars is significantly associated with a higher prevalence of kidney stones. This study provides cross-sectional evidence for the relationship between added sugars and health outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Bialek-Dratwa, Oskar Kowalski
Summary: Food neophobia is a common behavior in child development, characterized by a fear of new foods that can lead to difficulties in eating. Factors such as feeding methods, breastfeeding, and the timing of introducing complementary foods can affect the risk of food neophobia. The introduction of lump food may increase the risk of food neophobia in preschool-age children.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Arif, Ashfaq Ahmad Shah
Summary: The study reveals that inadequate complementary feeding practices are prevalent among children aged 6 to 23 months in Pakistan. Factors such as child age, birth weight, mother's access to media, household wealth, and community prenatal visits are significant predictors of complementary feeding practices.
Article
Pediatrics
Giovanni Boscarino, Maria Giulia Conti, Federica Pagano, Maria Di Chiara, Chiara Pannucci, Elisa Onesta, Rita Prota, Giorgia Deli, Lucia Dito, Daniela Regoli, Salvatore Oliva, Gianluca Terrin
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of different timing of weaning on growth outcomes in preterm infants up to 12 months of corrected age. The results showed that the timing of weaning was not related to growth in preterm newborns during the first 12 months of corrected age. Further studies are needed to establish consensus on the appropriate nutritional approach for preterm babies after discharge.
Article
Pediatrics
Chloe M. Barrera, Cria G. Perrine, Ruowei Li, Kelley S. Scanlon
Article
Nursing
Chloe M. Barrera, Jennifer M. Nelson, Ellen O. Boundy, Cria G. Perrine
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2018)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ellen O. Boundy, Cria G. Perrine, Chloe M. Barrera, Ruowei Li, Heather C. Hamner
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Nursing
Chloe M. Barrera, Gayle Whatley, Amy Stratton, Sahra Kahin, Diane Roberts Ayers, Daurice Grossniklaus, Carol MacGowan
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2018)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chloe M. Barrera, Jennifer F. Kawwass, Sheree L. Boulet, Jennifer M. Nelson, Cria G. Perrine
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chloe M. Barrera, Jennifer L. Beauregard, Jennifer M. Nelson, Cria G. Perrine
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chloe M. Barrera, Latetia V. Moore, Cria G. Perrine, Heather C. Hamner
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Peter T. Merkt, Michael R. Kramer, David A. Goodman, Mary D. Brantley, Chloe M. Barrera, Lindsay Eckhaus, Emily E. Petersen
Summary: The study compared pregnancy-related mortality rates across urban and rural areas, showing significant disparities based on geographic location, age, and race. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities and reduce pregnancy-related deaths.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chloe M. Barrera, Allison R. Powell, Chloe Ramirez Biermann, Jonathan Y. Siden, Buu-Hac Nguyen, Suni Jo Roberts, LaTeesa James, Vineet Chopra, Alex Peahl
Summary: The literature review focused on key aspects of prenatal care delivery, such as visit frequency, routine pregnancy assessments, and telemedicine, to inform new guidelines. Evidence on many components of prenatal care delivery is limited, but home monitoring of blood pressure and weight was found to be feasible.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chloe M. Barrera, Michael R. Kramer, Peter T. Merkt, Emily E. Petersen, Mary D. Brantley, Lindsay Eckhaus, Jennifer L. Beauregard, David A. Goodman
Summary: This study characterizes county-level differences in pregnancy-related mortality based on sociospatial indicators. The results show variations in mortality rates across counties and by race and ethnicity, with several indicators associated with pregnancy-related deaths. Understanding these factors is crucial for informing public health policies to reduce pregnancy-related mortality.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lauren E. McCullough, Maret L. Maliniak, Avnika B. Amin, Julia M. Baker, Davit Baliashvili, Julie Barberio, Chloe M. Barrera, Carolyn A. Brown, Lindsay J. Collin, Alexa A. Freedman, David C. Gibbs, Maryam B. Haddad, Eric W. Hall, Sarah Hamid, Kristin R. Harrington, Aaron M. Holleman, John A. Kaufman, Mohammed A. Khan, Katie Labgold, Veronica C. Lee, Amyn A. Malik, Laura M. Mann, Kristin J. Marks, Kristin N. Nelson, Zerleen S. Quader, Katherine Ross-Driscoll, Supriya Sarkar, Monica P. Shah, Iris Y. Shao, Jonathan P. Smith, Kaitlyn K. Stanhope, Marisol Valenzuela-Lara, Miriam E. Van Dyke, Kartavya J. Vyas, Timothy L. Lash
Summary: This article reviews journalist Gary Taubes' 1995 article that questioned the utility of nonrandomized epidemiologic research and evaluates current evidence for 53 example associations discussed in the article. The study shows that approximately one-quarter of the associations presented are now widely viewed as causal, which is significant for current debates about the reproducibility of epidemiologic research results.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
R. Garland Almquist, M. Chloe Barrera, Rachel Fried, L. Sheree L. Boulet, F. Jennifer Kawwass, S. Heather Hipp
Summary: This study investigated the association between race/ethnicity, access to care (including insurance coverage, distance to the clinic, and zip code), and care discontinuation following IVF. The results showed that women with high access to care had poorer IVF prognosis compared to the low access group, which may have influenced the association with care discontinuation. Distance to the clinic, rather than insurance coverage or zip code, was associated with an increased risk of care discontinuation. Non-Hispanic Black women, despite having higher rates of insurance coverage, were more likely to discontinue care and less likely to achieve a live birth compared to non-Hispanic White women.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Chloe M. Barrera, Mallory Hazell, Allison T. Chamberlain, Neel R. Gandhi, Udodirim Onwubiko, Carol Y. Liu, Juliana Prieto, Fazle Khan, Sarita Shah
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, high school-aged children had the highest case rates and testing rates. Despite children having lower measured incidence of COVID-19, when broader community incidence increased, incidence also increased among all pediatric age groups.
BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erica H. Anstey, Meredith L. Shoemaker, Chloe M. Barrera, Mary Elizabeth O'Neil, Ashley B. Verma, Dawn M. Holman
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2017)