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Karin M Vissers1, Edith J M Feskens2, Johannes B van Goudoever3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, The Netherlands.

Systematic Reviews
|September 4, 2016
PubMed

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This systematic review examines the impact of complementary feeding timing on overweight in preterm infants. It aims to clarify conflicting research and inform future feeding guidelines for this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Early complementary feeding is linked to childhood obesity in term infants.
  • Current guidelines from WHO and ESPGHAN for complementary feeding are not directly applicable to preterm infants.
  • Conflicting literature exists regarding the optimal timing of complementary feeding for preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the existing literature on the timing of complementary feeding in preterm infants.
  • To analyze the effect of the timing of complementary feeding on the risk of overweight (including obesity) in preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive electronic systematic literature search will be conducted across multiple databases (Cochrane, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL).
  • Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will be the primary data source, with no time restrictions.
  • Independent review by three researchers, including risk of bias assessment, and use of Body Mass Index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) for comparisons.

Main Results:

  • This section is to be populated upon completion of the systematic review and data analysis.

Conclusions:

  • This systematic review will consolidate current knowledge on complementary feeding timing in preterm infants and its association with overweight.
  • Findings will provide evidence to support the development of tailored guidelines for complementary feeding in preterm infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
Complementary feedingObesityOverweightPreterm infants

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