June 2011. Volume 7. Number 2

The early introduction of complementary food in infants can lead to obesity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Huh SY, Rifas-Shiman SL, Taveras EM, Oken E, Gillman MW. Timing of solid food introduction and risk of obesity in preschool-aged children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:e544-51.
Reviewers: Aparicio Rodrigo M1, García Vera C2.
1Centro de Salud Entreví­as. Área 1. Madrid. España.
2CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
Correspondence: María Aparicio Rodrigo. Email: maparicio@salud.madrid.org
Reception date: 22/04/2011
Acceptance date: 23/04/2011
Publication date: 27/04/2011

Abstract

Authors’ conclusion: in formula fed infants or infants weaned from maternal feeding before the age of four months, the introduction of solid foods before the age of four months was associated with increased odds of obesity at the age of three years.

Reviewers' commentary: the methodological limitations of this study prevent it from being included among those proving that early complementary food introduction in infants is a risk factor for obesity later in life.

Key words: breastfeeding; food; infant

How to cite this article

Aparicio Rodrigo M, García Vera C. La introducción precoz de la alimentación complementaria en los lactantes puede predisponer a la obesidad. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:41.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Huh SY, Rifas-Shiman SL, Taveras EM, Oken E, Gillman MW. Timing of solid food introduction and risk of obesity in preschool-aged children. Pediatrics. 2011;127:e544-51.
Reviewers: Aparicio Rodrigo M1, García Vera C2.
1Centro de Salud Entreví­as. Área 1. Madrid. España.
2CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
Correspondence: María Aparicio Rodrigo. Email: maparicio@salud.madrid.org
Key words: breastfeeding; food; infant
Reception date: 22/04/2011
Acceptance date: 23/04/2011
Publication date: 27/04/2011

How to cite this article

Aparicio Rodrigo M, García Vera C. La introducción precoz de la alimentación complementaria en los lactantes puede predisponer a la obesidad. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:41.

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