ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Complementary Feeding: Pitfalls for Health Outcomes.
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- Associations Between Complementary Feeding Approach, Dietary Intake, and Growth: A Secondary Analysis of the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Trial.Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2026Trial
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- Adherence to different methods for introducing complementary food to 7-month-old babies: a randomized clinical trial.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2022Trial
- Caregivers' Attitudes Toward Baby-Led Weaning: Development and Psychometric Validation of the BLW-CAS.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nutritional Status and Nutrient Intake of Children With Feeding Disorders in Early Childhood.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
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- A One Health Decalogue for Breastfeeding: Microbiota-Targeted Strategies for Infant Gastrointestinal and Neurodevelopmental Health.Nutrients · 2026Review
- A mixed-method approach to assess factors associated with food provision to children during weaning in Singapore.European journal of nutrition · 2026Article
- From Risks to Roots: The Multifactorial Etiopathogenesis of Childhood Obesity.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 months in Gujarat, India: patterns, predictors and barriers.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Exploring the relationship between mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-23 months in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- More Protein, Less Vitamin D and Omega-3: An Observational Study of Infant and Toddler Nutrition and Maternal Feeding Attitudes From Türkiye.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Optimizing Weaning Strategies: A Consensus-Based Approach for Complementary Feeding in the Middle East and North Africa Region.Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2025Review
- Influence of Thermal Processing on In Vitro Starch Digestibility in Cereal-Based Infant Foods.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Clinical variability in complementary feeding counseling in Türkiye: results from a pediatrician survey.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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- Essential elements for learning to eat: guidance to support families with infants and young children.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Review
- Building blocks of life: improving nutrition and health outcomes through fortification and breastfeeding in the first 1000 days of a child's life.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Factors associated with zero vegetable and fruit consumption among Tanzanian children.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Complementary Feeding Indicators Among Children Aged 6-23 Months According to the Health Literacy Status of Their Mothers.Nutrients · 2024Article
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Abstract
The term complementary feeding is defined as the period in which a progressive reduction of breastfeeding or infant-formula feeding takes place, while the infant is gradually introduced to solid foods. It is a crucial time in the infant's life, not only because of the rapid changes in nutritional requirements and the consequent impact on infant growth and development, but also for a generation of lifelong flavor preferences and dietary habits that will influence mid and long-term health. There is an increasing body of evidence addressing the pivotal role of nutrition, especially during the early stages of life, and its link to the onset of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and allergic diseases. It is clear that the way in which a child is introduced to complementary foods may have effects on the individual's entire life. The aim of this review is to discuss the effects of complementary feeding timing, composition, and mode on mid and long-term health outcomes, in the light of the current evidence. Furthermore, we suggest practical tips for a healthy approach to complementary feeding, aiming at a healthy future, and highlight gaps to be filled.
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