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Association Between Food Portions During Complementary Feeding and Later Overweight Risk: Analysis From European

Irene Hernandez-Perez¹, Joaquin Escribano^1,2, Veit Grote^3,4

¹Unitat de Pediatria, Departament de Medicina i Cirurgia, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain.

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Summary

Larger portion sizes given to infants during complementary feeding are linked to a higher risk of childhood overweight. Early portion size guidance may be key for preventing obesity.

Keywords:

childhood obesity complementary feeding early nutrition portion size

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Nutrition
Obesity Prevention
Child Health

Background:

Early-life nutrition significantly impacts long-term health.
Complementary feeding practices are crucial for child development.
The specific impact of portion size during complementary feeding on later overweight risk is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between portion size during complementary feeding and the risk of overweight in childhood and preadolescence.
To determine if early portion sizes influence subsequent weight status.
To identify potential targets for early obesity prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

Secondary analysis of the European Childhood Obesity Project randomized clinical trial.
Dietary data collected at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months using 3-day food records with standardized portion sizes (z-scores).
Anthropometric measurements taken at 2, 8, and 11 years; statistical analysis using logistic regression and structural equation modeling.

Main Results:

Larger portion sizes at 6 months were associated with a more than twofold increased risk of overweight at 2 years (OR 2.36).
Portion sizes in later complementary feeding stages showed positive trends with overweight risk at 2, 8, and 11 years.
Indirect associations between early portion size and overweight at 8 and 11 years were observed, mediated by portion size at 8 years.

Conclusions:

Increased portion sizes in early life are significantly associated with a higher risk of overweight later in childhood.
Portion size recommendations during complementary feeding represent a potential target for early obesity prevention.
This study underscores the importance of appropriate portion sizes for long-term child health.