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Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Feeding Practices in Relation to Infants' Growth

Nuananong Seal1, Marion E Broome

  • 1Nuananong Seal, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners : JNP
|November 5, 2013
PubMed

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Obesity is a major health issue for American Indian children. This study examined maternal prepregnancy BMI and infant feeding practices, finding they impact early obesity development in AI infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obesity presents a significant public health challenge for American Indian (AI) children and adolescents.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the factors contributing to early obesity development in AI children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the associations between maternal prepregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI), infant feeding practices, and subsequent growth in AI infants.
  • To identify key factors influencing early obesity development in this population.

Main Methods:

  • The study investigated the relationships between maternal prepregnancy BMI, infant feeding behaviors, and infant growth trajectories.
  • Data collection focused on American Indian infants and their mothers.

Main Results:

  • Maternal prepregnancy BMI and specific infant feeding practices were found to be related to infant growth patterns.
  • Findings suggest a link between these factors and the early development of obesity in AI infants.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers, including nurse midwives and pediatric nurse practitioners, should educate AI mothers on optimal feeding practices.
  • Emphasis should be placed on exclusive breastfeeding and appropriate timing for introducing solid foods to mitigate obesity risk.

Keywords:
body mass indexfeeding practicesinfantmaternal prepregnancy BMIobesity

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