Association Between Breastfeeding and Obesity in Preschool Children

Palaska, Ermioni; author, No author No; Lykeridou, Aikaterini; Zyga, Sofia; Panoutsopoulos, Georgios I.

doi:10.5455/msm.2020.32.117-122

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“…After excluding duplicates, 17,871 titles were examined, and after excluding those studies that were clearly irrelevant, 269 abstracts were reviewed, and 58 19–76 new studies were identified in the update of the systematic review (Figure 1). The meta‐analysis comprised 169 estimates on the association of breastfeeding with overweight or obesity, drawn from 159 studies including 58 that were published since our previous review (Table S1).…”

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Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization

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Aim To update a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association of breastfeeding with overweight or obesity that had been commissioned by the World Health Organization. We also assessed the likelihood of residual confounding. Methods Two independent reviewers searched MEDLINE, LILACS and Web of Science for manuscripts published between August 2014 and May 2021. Studies that only evaluated infants were excluded. Random‐effects models were used to pool the estimates. Results The review comprised 159 studies with 169 estimates on the association of breastfeeding with overweight or obesity, and most of the studies were carried out among individuals aged 1–9 years (n = 130). Breastfeeding protected against overweight or obesity (pooled odds ratio:0.73, 95% confidence interval:0.71; 0.76). And, even among the 19 studies that were less susceptible to publication bias, residual confounding and misclassification, a benefit was observed (pooled odds ratio:0.85, 95% confidence interval:0.77; 0.93). Among those studies that were clearly susceptible to positive confounding by socioeconomic status, a benefit of breastfeeding was observed even after adjusting for socioeconomic status (pooled odds ratio:0.76, 95% confidence interval: 0.69; 0.83). Conclusion Breastfeeding reduced the odds of overweight or obesity, and this association was unlikely to be due to publication bias and residual confounding.

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“…Numerous studies in humans investigated the impact of breastfeeding versus formula-feeding nutrition. Overall, studies indicate that breastfeeding exerts a protective role in the development of overweight and obesity during childhood [ 31 , 32 , 33 ]. Despite studies being affected by confounding factors, such as the observational study design, the time, duration, exclusivity of breastfeeding, or the study location, most have demonstrated the positive effect of breastfeeding, which is more evident related to the duration of breastfeeding for more than 4–6 months and its exclusivity [ 34 , 35 ].…”

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Skeptical Look at the Clinical Implication of Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Obesity

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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined by a cluster of several cardio-metabolic risk factors, specifically visceral obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose metabolism, which together increase risks of developing future cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). This article is a narrative review of the literature and a summary of the main observations, conclusions, and perspectives raised in the literature and the study projects of the Working Group of Childhood Obesity (WGChO) of the Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) on MetS in childhood obesity. Although there is an agreement on the distinctive features of MetS, no international diagnostic criteria in a pediatric population exist. Moreover, to date, the prevalence of MetS in childhood is not certain and thus the true value of diagnosis of MetS in youth as well as its clinical implications, is unclear. The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the pathogenesis and current role of MetS in children and adolescents with particular reference to applicability in clinical practice in childhood obesity.

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“…Breastfeeding is known to have protective effects on childhood obesity. Previous studies have shown that breastfed children are more likely to have normal BMI compared to children who were breastfed less than 6 months (Pattison et al, 2019;Palaska et al, 2020). Additionally, increased in breastfeeding duration reduced the probability of being obese at 2 years old (Modrek, 2015).…”

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Childhood Overweight Among Under Five in Putrajaya, Malaysia: The Contributing Factors

Baharudin¹,

Man²,

Sallehuddin³

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J. Hcare. Dvp. Ctries.

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Being overweight and obese during childhood increases the potential of becoming obese adults later in life. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with overweight (including obesity) among children under five years of age in Putrajaya, Malaysia. A total of 211 children with overweight cases were successfully recruited in this case-control study. The same number for control group which was normal children also being recruited by matching according to sex and age group with the case group. Data collection was performed by four approaches such as face-to-face interview, anthropometric measurements, finger prick for haemoglobin level and self-administered 3-day food diary. WHO Anthro software was used to determine the nutritional status of children. Descriptive statistic and logistic regression were performed to determine risk factors that contributed to overweight. Multiple logistic regressions showed overweight or obese father was 1.88 times more likely to have overweight children compared to normal BMI father. Mothers who had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were 2.93 times more likely to have overweight children compared to those with no complication during pregnancy. Pregnant women who attended antenatal visits for less than 9 times were 3.33 times more likely to have overweight children compared to pregnant women who attended 9 to 14 times of antenatal visits. Children with fewer siblings were 2.10 times more likely to be overweight compared to children with four or more siblings. These findings indicated related risks factors contributing to childhood overweight from the early stages including maternal and paternal factors. Early life intervention especially during pregnancy stages which include antenatal care and antenatal intervention on dietary and physical activity during peri-conception period is seen to be important to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes and further improve maternal and child’s health. Hence it would be more effective to prevent childhood overweight or obesity in later age and its long-term consequences.

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Association Between Breastfeeding and Obesity in Preschool Children

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References 33 publications

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization

Skeptical Look at the Clinical Implication of Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Obesity

Childhood Overweight Among Under Five in Putrajaya, Malaysia: The Contributing Factors

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