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[Feeding and growth during the first year of life]

A Fuertes Domínguez1, M el-Musa Munir, J M Pérez González

  • 1Centro de Salud Daroca, Zaragoza, Hospital Clínico Universitario.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|May 1, 1990
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Insights

Infant feeding impacts growth. Adapted formula led to higher weight gain in boys and girls compared to breastfeeding, with significant differences observed in skinfold thickness and fat percentage in boys by 12 months.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Infant Growth and Development
  • Human Physiology

Context:

  • Study involved 345 infants (179 boys, 166 girls) during their first year of life.
  • Participants belonged to Graffar's socio-economic and educational category III.
  • Initial feeding was predominantly breastfeeding (80%), with complementary foods (Beikost) introduced around 5 months.

Purpose:

  • To compare the growth patterns of infants fed with adapted formula versus those who were breastfed.
  • To analyze anthropometric differences, including weight, length, and body composition, between the two feeding groups.

Summary:

  • Infants fed adapted formula exhibited greater weight gain than breastfed infants, with statistically significant differences noted in boys and girls between 3-5 months (p<0.01) and in girls between 5-7 months (p<0.05).
  • By 12 months, boys on adapted formula showed significantly higher skinfold thickness and body fat percentage (p<0.05) compared to exclusively breastfed boys.
  • No significant differences were observed in weight, length, body mass index, or other indices between the groups by the end of the first year.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest that infant feeding choices, specifically adapted formula versus breastfeeding, can influence early growth trajectories and body composition.
  • Highlights the importance of considering feeding methods when assessing infant development and potential long-term health outcomes.
  • Provides valuable data for pediatricians and parents regarding infant nutrition and its anthropometric effects.

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