Are Complementary Feeding Practices Aligned with Current Recommendations? A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: The complementary feeding introduction period (introduction of solid foods alongside breastmilk or formula) is defining in children's health; however, it appears that many parents do not follow complementary feeding guidelines. Our aim was to describe current parental feeding practices during complementary feeding in relation to current recommendations and explore determinants of adherence to guidelines. We included any relevant studies published within the last decade in French or English and summarized findings by recommendation category. The timing of complementary food introduction varied widely across and within continents (earlier in North America and often delayed in Asia). The introduction of allergenic foods tended to be delayed globally. Although some parents now begin complement

SUBMITTER: Nantel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10217166 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature