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ArticleJournal of pediatric psychology2023

A Scoping Review of the Complementary Feeding Practices and Early Eating Experiences of Children With Down Syndrome.

Laura Hielscher, Karen Irvine, Amanda K Ludlow, Samantha Rogers, Silvana E Mengoni

Registry-linked trialOpen access · hybridAbstract readScoping Review
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Article in Journal of pediatric psychology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06888570 (Childhood Obesity is a Global Health Issue, Especially in Children With Trisomy 21), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT06888570 enrolling by invitationnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Childhood Obesity is a Global Health Issue, Especially in Children With Trisomy 21 (T21), Who Face Higher Risks of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Early Detection Using Non-invasive Tools Like Liver Elastography is Key. Evaluating Dietary Patterns With the 24-hour Food Recall and KIDMED Helps Guide Personalized Interventions

Typeobservational_patient_registrySponsorIMDEA FoodRan2025 to 2025Enrolled34ConditionsObesity Prevention, Pediatric Obesity, Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)ArmsTo evaluate fat liver content in the cases/controls population.
3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Laura HielscherDepartment of Psychology, Sport and Geography, University of Hertfordshire, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6901-2075
Karen IrvineDepartment of Psychology, Sport and Geography, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Amanda K LudlowDepartment of Psychology, Sport and Geography, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Samantha RogersDepartment of Psychology, Sport and Geography, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Silvana E MengoniDepartment of Psychology, Sport and Geography, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
University of Hertfordshire · GB

Funding

University of Hertfordshire
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveChildren with Down syndrome may experience more challenges in their early feeding and may be introduced to complementary foods comparatively later than typically developing (TD) children. This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize the existing literature that describes feeding problems and early eating experiences relating to the period of complementary feeding for children with Down syndrome.

methodsScopus, PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and PsycInfo were searched. Journal articles published between January 1991 and June 2022 that reported on the complementary feeding period with children with Down syndrome were included.

resultsEighteen journal articles met the inclusion criteria. Children with Down syndrome were introduced to complementary foods later than TD children and progressed to more challenging food textures at a slower rate. Gross and fine motor skill delays and sensory difficulties contributed to secondary feeding problems such as difficulties chewing, biting, and reduced awareness of food on lips and tongue. Parents of children with Down syndrome reported exercising more caution and employing more controlling feeding practices compared to TD and had higher levels of concern regarding their child's weight.

conclusionsGuidelines and early feeding support specific to children with Down syndrome should be available before the first complementary foods are introduced and throughout this period. Feeding support should aim to address parental concerns and provide assistance when feeding problems occur, to minimize delays and encourage the optimum development of eating abilities. Future research should address the development of feeding problems during this period and explore possible interventions.

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Down SyndromeChildFeeding BehaviorFoodHumansInfantInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaParentschildrencomplementary feedingDown syndromefeeding problems

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PMID37738668
PMCPMC10653358
OpenAlexW4386953823

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