Repositori URV

Identifier: imarina:9432964

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9432964

Authors:
Ortega-Ramirez, Ana DanielaManeschy, Ivie ReisMiguel-Berges, Maria LPastor-Villaescusa, BelenLeis, RosauraBabio, NancyNavas-Carretero, SantiagoPortoles, OlgaMoreira, AnaJurado-Castro, Jose ManuelFlores-Rojas, KatherineVazquez-Cobela, RocioPicans-Leis, RosauraMimbreros, GiselaFlores-Barrantes, PalomaMartinez, Jose AlfredoCastro-Collado, CristinaFerre-Pallas, NataliaGimenez-Legarre, NataliaGil-Campos, MercedesSalas-Salvado, Jordide Miguel-Etayo, PilarMoreno Aznar, Luis A

Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate if the duration of breastfeeding and the method at initiation of complementary feeding affect eating behaviour in children aged 3-6 years. This is a cross-sectional analysis from the Childhood Obesity Risk Assessment Longitudinal Study project, an ongoing longitudinal cohort study that aims to identify childhood obesity risk factors in Spanish children. A total of 1215 children aged 3-6 years were included. Breastfeeding duration and the method of initiation of complementary feeding [baby-led weaning (BLW), traditional/spoon or mixed method] were evaluated. Eating behaviour at 3-6 years was assessed with the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire. Generalized linear models were fitted to assess the association between the aforementioned exposures and eating behaviour. Children breastfed for >= 4 months were less likely to be fussy eaters at 3-6 years compared to those breastfed for = 4 months and initiation of complementary feeding with the BLW and a mixed approach were associated with greater EF and lower FF, which should endure practice.