Early Infant Feeding Influences and Weight of Children

Reifsnider, Elizabeth; Mendias, Elnora P.

doi:10.5772/32172

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“…Prevention strategies are of vital importance to avoid the persistence of obesity during growth and maturation and in adulthood, especially for the prevention of comorbidities associated with the medium and long term [ 90 , 91 ]. Evidence shows the effects of programming antenatal care on subsequent obesity and the appearance of chronic diseases related with nutrition [ 92 ]. Weight gain in pregnant women that influences in the fetus metabolism, as well as low and high birth weight, followed by early and excessive weight gain during the first two years of life, are associated with a significant increase in risk of subsequent obesity [ 93 , 94 ].…”

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Impact of Early Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep on the Fetal Programming of Disease in the Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

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Early programming is the adaptation process by which nutrition and environmental factors alter development pathways during prenatal growth, inducing changes in postnatal metabolism and diseases. The aim of this narrative review, is evaluating the current knowledge in the scientific literature on the effects of nutrition, environmental factors, physical activity and sleep on development pathways. If in utero adaptations were incorrect, this would cause a mismatch between prenatal programming and adulthood. Adequate caloric intake, protein, mineral, vitamin, and long-chain fatty acids, have been noted for their relevance in the offspring brain functions and behavior. Fetus undernutrition/malnutrition causes a delay in growth and have detrimental effects on the development and subsequent functioning of the organs. Pregnancy is a particularly vulnerable period for the development of food preferences and for modifications in the emotional response. Maternal obesity increases the risk of developing perinatal complications and delivery by cesarean section and has long-term implications in the development of metabolic diseases. Physical exercise during pregnancy contributes to overall improved health post-partum. It is also interesting to highlight the relevance of sleep problems during pregnancy, which influence adequate growth and fetal development. Taking into account these considerations, we conclude that nutrition and metabolic factors during early life play a key role of health promotion and public health nutrition programs worldwide to improve the health of the offspring and the health costs of hospitalization.

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Impact of Early Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep on the Fetal Programming of Disease in the Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

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“…Childhood overweight/obesity is one of the biggest challenges in the twenty-first century because of its rapid increase worldwide [ 2 ]. A study conducted in 2010 showed that globally, the number of overweight children was estimated to be over 35 million in developing countries and 42 million in developed countries [ 3 ]. In terms of childhood overweight, the Middle East is the third most affected region after the USA and Europe.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese parents towards childhood overweight/obesity: the role of parent-physician communication

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Background Childhood overweight and obesity is one of the most challenging public health problems facing both developed and developing countries. Several studies carried worldwide assessed predisposing risk factors for childhood obesity, however, few addressed the Middle East region and particularly Lebanon. We aimed in our study to assess factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese parents regarding childhood overweight, particularly the parent-physician communication. Methods This cross-sectional study conducted between September and December 2019. The questionnaire used was the standardized questionnaire of “Parent Questionnaire Curriculum” from the “We Can program” (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition). Results A higher parent-physician communication score (Beta = 0.05) was significantly associated with higher knowledge, whereas having a higher intermediate vs low income (Beta = -0.65) was significantly associated with lower knowledge. A higher knowledge global score (Beta = 1.25), a higher parent-physician communication score (Beta = 0.18), and having a university education level compared to illiterate/primary/complementary (Beta = 2.59) were significantly associated with better attitude. A better attitude (Beta = 0.92) and a higher global knowledge score (Beta = 0.6) were significantly associated with a better practice. Conclusion This study found that a better parent-physician communication and higher knowledge were associated with better attitude and practice towards obesity. Given the rise in childhood obesity worldwide, identifying factors that help reduce childhood obesity, is becoming mandatory. Our results can open up to future studies addressing strategies to prevent childhood obesity in Lebanon.

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Early Infant Feeding Influences and Weight of Children

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References 168 publications

Impact of Early Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep on the Fetal Programming of Disease in the Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

Impact of Early Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep on the Fetal Programming of Disease in the Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese parents towards childhood overweight/obesity: the role of parent-physician communication

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