Abstract:IntroductionComplementary feeding (CF) is defined as a period when foods, other than milk, are introduced to the infant’s diet. Unfortunately, frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has become highly prevalent early in an infant’s life. The aim was to verify the association of CF methods with the introduction of UPF in early childhood.MethodsThis randomized clinical trial involved pairs of mother-infants, allocated in groups receiving different CF interventions: strict Parent-Led Weaning (PLW); st… Show more
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