Healthy babies through infant-centered feeding protocol: an intervention targeting early childhood obesity in vulnerable populations
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Healthy babies through infant-centered feeding protocol: an intervention targeting early childhood obesity in vulnerable populations
BACKGROUND Poor feeding practices during infancy contribute to obesity risk. As infants transition from human milk and/or formula-based diets to solid foods, these practices interfere with infant feeding self-regulation and healthy growth patterns. Compared with other socioeconomic groups, lower-income mothers are more likely to experience difficulty feeding their infants. This may include misi...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Public Health
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-868