Feeding patterns and BMI trajectories during infancy: a multi-ethnic, prospective birth cohort

Feeding patterns and BMI trajectories during infancy: a multi-ethnic, prospective birth cohort

Abstract Background Milk feeding type (exclusive breastfeeding [EBF], formula feeding or mixed feeding) and timing of complementary feeding (CF) have been associated with infant growth. However, studies evaluating their combined role, and the role of ethnicity, are scarce. We examined associations o...

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Main Authors: Outi Sirkka, Michel H. Hof, Tanja Vrijkotte, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Jutka Halberstadt, Jacob C. Seidell, Margreet R. Olthof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Infant feeding
Breastfeeding
Complementary feeding
BMI trajectories
Overweight
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02456-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02456-4

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