Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley, Catherine M. Crespi, May C. Wang, M. Pia Chaparro
Summary: Findings from studying the feeding practices and growth development of WIC infants and toddlers in Southern California reveal a very low rate of growth deceleration/faltering, underscoring the critical role of nutrition assistance in supporting adequate growth during early childhood.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emily Fisher, Kathryn Wouk, Priyanka Patel, Chuanyi Tang, Qi Zhang
Summary: Nearly half of newborns in the United States are enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Perceptions of WIC's breastfeeding recommendations significantly impact breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity outcomes. A qualitative pilot study in Nevada revealed various perceptions of WIC's recommendations, factors influencing these perceptions, and the negative legacy of WIC as a free formula program.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, Theodor A. Balan, Liandre F. van der Merwe, Wei Wei Pang, Louise J. Michaelis, Lynette P. Shek, Yvan Vandenplas, Oon Hoe Teoh, Alessandro G. Fiocchi, Yap Seng Chong
Summary: This study applied a statistical clustering algorithm to analyze infant feeding data from two clinical trials, identifying four distinct mixed milk feeding clusters. These findings can inform future research on the impact of infant feeding patterns on health outcomes. It is important to establish a unified definition of mixed milk feeding for standardized studies.
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Environmental Sciences
Ozge Yesildemir, Yasemin Akdevelioglu, Selinay Basak Erdemli Kose, Deniz Arca Cakir, Anil Yirun, Aylin Balci Ozyurt, Suna Sabuncuoglu, Aysu Duyan Camurdan, Bahar Cuhaci Cakir, Pinar Erkekoglu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the daily dietary intakes of melamine for human milk-fed (HMF) babies and mixed-fed (MF) babies. It was conducted in 70 mother-baby pairs, with 40 babies in the HMF group and 30 babies in the MF group. Samples of human milk, formula milk, and baby urine were collected for analysis. The results showed that melamine concentrations in human milk and formula milk samples were below the tolerable daily intake, indicating that Turkish babies (aged 0-6 months) are not at risk for high melamine exposure through the diet.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Blackshaw, Peter Valtchev, Nooshin Koolaji, Nina Berry, Aaron Schindeler, Fariba Dehghani, Richard B. Banati
Summary: Transmission of viable pathogens through breast-feeding or donor milk is rare, but the concern lies in the transmission of HIV and human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1. In powdered infant formula, microbial contamination such as Cronobacter and Salmonella remain significant causes of infant morbidity and mortality.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Katherine R. Standish, Ginny Combs, Marcy Mcmahon, Cheryl Slater, Lisa Zani, Christina Pindar, Karol Serafin, Margaret G. Parker, Barbara L. Philipp
Summary: Late preterm infants have lower breastfeeding rates and there are few interventions or guidelines for managing them in non-intensive nursery settings. This study developed and implemented an interdisciplinary breastfeeding support program, which increased nurses' attentiveness and confidence in caring for late preterm infants. However, well-designed clinical studies are needed to identify effective breastfeeding support practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jin-Ran Chen, Hallie A. Samuel, Julie Shlisky, Clark R. Sims, Oxana P. Lazarenko, D. Keith Williams, Aline Andres, Thomas M. Badger
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the early effects of soy-based infant formula on bone metabolism and structure. It found that 6-month-old infants who consumed soy-based infant formula showed improved bone metabolism, but no significant differences in bone metabolism or density were observed between ages 2 and 6.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy M. Moore, Jessica J. Smith, Brian K. Stansfield, Jennifer S. Savage, Justin A. Lavner
Summary: This study found that African American mothers have the lowest breast milk feeding rates in the United States, with rates decreasing significantly by 16 weeks. Predictors of breast milk feeding included prepregnancy BMI, working status, food insecurity, and participation in welfare programs.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maria Luisa Imaz, Klaus Langohr, Merce Torra, Dolors Soy, Luisa Garcia-Esteve, Rocio Martin-Santos
Summary: The study evaluated neonatal lithium serum concentrations based on three different feeding trajectories - breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding. The results showed that the time needed to reach the limit of quantification was longest for exclusive breastfeeding, but no accumulation of lithium was observed during breastfeeding. Overall, breastfeeding was found to be safe and did not lead to adverse effects on development or growth.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Deborah L. Harris, Philip J. Weston, Jane E. Harding
Summary: The study found that feeding patterns of healthy term newborns vary widely, with frequency increasing during the first 3 days and being higher in males, newborns born late term, and born by Caesarean section.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
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
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lauren A. Booker, Jo Spong, Melissa Deacon-Crouch, Timothy C. Skinner
Summary: The study suggests that consuming mistimed expressed breast milk may potentially affect an infant's circadian rhythm, impacting some aspects of their sleep. This provides initial evidence for further research on the effects of mistimed feeding on infant sleep.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Michal Fishel Bartal, Erin S. S. Huntley, Han-Yang Chen, Benjamin J. F. Huntley, Stephen M. M. Wagner, Baha M. M. Sibai, Suneet P. P. Chauhan
Summary: A retrospective study on newborns of low-risk pregnancies identified factors associated with exclusive formula feeding during the hospital stay. These factors include age < 20 years, non-Hispanic Black ethnicity, low education level, Medicaid insurance, prepregnancy BMI, multiparity, lack of prenatal care, smoking, and gestational age. Improving the initiation rate of breastfeeding should be a priority to ensure equitable care for all neonates in current practice.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ching-Min Tang, Gigin Lin, Meng-Han Chiang, Kuo-Wei Yeh, Jing-Long Huang, Kuan-Wen Su, Ming-Han Tsai, Man-Chin Hua, Sui-Ling Liao, Shen-Hao Lai, Chih-Yung Chiu
Summary: Early exposure to formula milk increases the risk of cow's milk sensitization and food allergies in later childhood. The study found that formula feeding was associated with specific urinary metabolites that were related to milk sensitization. Gut microbial-derived metabolites and IgE-associated metabolites were found to play important roles in the development of sensitization and allergic symptoms in response to formula feeding.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Spencer R. Ames, Larisa C. Lotoski, Meghan B. Azad
Summary: This review synthesizes evidence from human studies and model systems to discuss the impact of different nutritional sources on co-development of the gut microbiome, antigen tolerance, and immunity. Two key mechanisms, epigenetics and the weaning reaction, are highlighted. The evidence emphasizes the fundamental role of direct breastfeeding with parents' own milk as a dynamic and personalized nutrition source, and the deficiencies of alternative nutritional sources.