Capacity for Regulation of Energy Intake in Infancy.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The capacity for regulation of energy intake (REI) to match energy needs is thought to contribute to differences in weight gain, and preventing excess infant weight gain is a priority.

Objective

To determine capacity for REI across infancy.

Design, setting, and participants

For this cohort study, a convenience sample of mother-infant dyads was recruited from the community in Michigan between 2015 and 2019. Inclusion criteria were healthy, full-term infants with weight appropriate for gestational age; biological mothers who were 18 years or older, English speaking, and a legal and custodial guardian; and infant having had consumed 2 oz or more in 1 feeding from an artificial nipple at least once per week. Infants were followed in the home setting with staff

SUBMITTER: Reynolds LAF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111233 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature