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Factors associated with nutritional status and motor development among young children

Peipei Wang1, Ming Hao1, Wei Han2

  • 1Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.

Nursing & Health Sciences
|April 17, 2019
PubMed

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This study found that 27% of children aged 1-3 years were overweight, and 12.7% experienced delayed walking. Nutritional interventions like breastfeeding and timely solid food introduction are key for healthy child development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and delayed gross motor development are significant public health concerns.
  • Understanding influencing factors is crucial for effective interventions in early childhood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nutritional status and gross motor development of children aged 1-3 years in suburban northeast China.
  • To identify factors influencing overweight and delayed gross motor milestones, such as feeding practices and socioeconomic status.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 189 children (1-3 years) and their mothers in suburban northeast China.
  • Measurements included child and maternal anthropometrics.
  • Data collected on demographics, income, gross motor milestone achievement, and feeding practices via caregiver interviews.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of overweight was 27% and delayed walking alone was 12.7%.
  • Middle household income and high dietary diversity score predicted increased odds of being overweight.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding and timely solid feeding initiation were associated with reduced odds of overweight and delayed walking, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional status and gross motor development in young children are influenced by socioeconomic factors and feeding practices.
  • Promoting breastfeeding, improving diet quality, and timely introduction of solid foods are recommended interventions.
  • Targeted nutritional and childcare education can improve growth and development outcomes in young children.

Keywords:
Chinagross motor developmentoverweightsuburban areayoung children

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