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Eating behavior disorders in Chilean infants.
Susana Sánchez1, Carlos Castillo-Durán
1Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Chile, Macul 5540, Santiago, Chile.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|October 13, 2004
Summary
Eating behavior disorders (EBD) in Chilean infants emerge early, linked to low birth weight and maternal history. Mothers of affected children report increased role difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Psychology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Eating behavior disorders (EBD) are prevalent in children, yet understudied in developing nations like Chile.
- Characterization of EBD in early childhood in Chile is largely unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize eating behavior disorders (EBD) in Chilean children within their first two years of life.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 67 children (4-24 months), comprising 34 with EBD and 33 controls.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria were used for EBD diagnosis.
- Mothers provided information via a structured recall interview.
Main Results:
- EBD onset frequently occurred within the first six months, associated with introducing new foods.
- Children with EBD had lower birth weight, weight/length, and length/age z-scores compared to controls.
- Variables associated with EBD included lower birth weight, early weaning (before 4 months), and maternal history of EBD.
Conclusions:
- EBD in Chilean infants manifest early, associated with factors like low birth weight, reduced breastfeeding, maternal EBD history, and poorer growth.
- Mothers of children with EBD experience greater challenges and dissatisfaction in their maternal role.