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[Breastfeeding as a protective factor against overweight and obesity among pre-school children]

M Catalina Jarpa1, L Jaime Cerda2, M Claudia Terrazas3

  • 1Residente de Pediatría, División de Pediatría, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Revista Chilena De Pediatria
|July 31, 2015
PubMed

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Breastfeeding for six months protects Chilean preschoolers from excessive food intake and malnutrition. This study highlights breastfeeding as a key factor in preventing childhood obesity and promoting healthy weight in early development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Childhood Obesity

Background:

  • Rising rates of childhood overweight and obesity in Chile.
  • Need to identify effective interventions for preventing pediatric malnutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the protective effect of breastfeeding against malnutrition from overconsumption in Chilean preschoolers.
  • To assess the role of infant feeding practices in preventing excessive caloric intake.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study conducted in 2011 at a private Chilean healthcare center.
  • Analyzed data from 209 pediatric patients aged 2-3 years 11 months.
  • Included variables: feeding type, nutritional status, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle habits.

Main Results:

  • 60.3% of participants were predominantly breastfed for the first six months.
  • Prevalence of eutrophic, overweight, and obese children was 51.7%, 29.7%, and 18.6%, respectively.
  • Breastfeeding showed a protective effect (OR=0.442) against overweight compared to formula feeding.

Conclusions:

  • Predominant breastfeeding for the first six months is a protective factor against malnutrition due to excessive food intake.
  • Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in preventing childhood obesity in the Chilean population.
  • Findings support breastfeeding promotion for healthy growth and development in preschool children.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingMalnutritionObesityOverweightSobrepesolactancia maternamalnutriciónobesidad

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