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Eggs in Early Complementary Feeding and Child Growth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lora L Iannotti1, Chessa K Lutter2, Christine P Stewart3
1Brown School, Institute for Public Health, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri; liannotti@wustl.edu.
Pediatrics
|June 8, 2017
Summary
Introducing eggs early in complementary feeding significantly improved child nutrition and growth. This nutritional intervention reduced stunting and underweight prevalence in young children without adverse reactions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Public Health Interventions
- Growth Monitoring
Background:
- Eggs are nutrient-dense, crucial for child growth and development.
- Early complementary feeding strategies are vital for optimal child nutrition.
- Hypothesized early egg introduction improves child nutritional status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of early egg introduction on child nutrition.
- To assess the effect of daily egg consumption on growth indicators.
- To determine the influence on stunting and underweight prevalence.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial in Ecuador (March-December 2015).
- Intervention group: 1 egg/day for 6 months (ages 6-9 months).
- Outcome measures: anthropometry, dietary intake, morbidity; weekly monitoring.
Main Results:
- No allergic reactions reported from egg consumption.
- Significant improvements in length-for-age and weight-for-age z-scores.
- Reduced prevalence of stunting (47%) and underweight (74%); increased egg intake, decreased sugar-sweetened food intake.
Conclusions:
- Early egg introduction significantly enhances young child growth.
- Eggs are a viable, accessible food for improving global child nutrition targets.
- Supports the role of eggs in combating childhood malnutrition.
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