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Patterns of nutrients' intake at six months in the northeast of Italy: a cohort study

Paola Pani, Claudia Carletti, Alessandra Knowles

  • 1Health Services Research and International Health, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137 Trieste, Italy. adriano.cattaneo@burlo.trieste.it.

BMC Pediatrics
|June 3, 2014
PubMed

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Most infants at six months received complementary foods, not exclusive breastfeeding. This led to higher caloric and nutrient intake, potentially impacting future health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Infant Feeding Practices
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adequate complementary feeding is crucial for long-term infant health.
  • Early introduction of solids impacts infant development and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe infant feeding practices at six months in Trieste, Italy.
  • To assess nutrient intake and its association with breastfeeding status.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 268 infants had feeding data collected via diaries and questionnaires.
  • Nutrient intake was estimated using the Italian food composition database.
  • Breastmilk intake was quantified by frequency and duration of breastfeeding sessions.

Main Results:

  • At six months, 70% of infants were breastfed, and 94% received complementary foods.
  • Non-breastfed infants had significantly higher caloric, carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake.
  • Higher consumption of commercial baby foods was observed in non-breastfed infants.

Conclusions:

  • Most infants received complementary foods before exclusive breastfeeding cessation, contrary to recommendations.
  • Energy intake from complementary foods was approximately 50% higher than recommended.
  • Discrepancies in feeding practices may have implications for infant nutrition and future health outcomes.
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