Calories, Caffeine and the Onset of Obesity in Young Children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

High calorie foods and beverages, which often contain caffeine, contribute to child overweight/obesity. We evaluated the results of an educational intervention to promote healthy growth in very young children. Secondarily, we used detailed diet data to explore the association of nutrient intake with the early development of overweight and obesity.

Methods

Mothers were obese Latina women, enrolled prenatally, and their infants. Specially trained community health workers provided breastfeeding support and nutrition education during 10 home visits, birth to 24 months. At follow-up, age 18 to 36 months, we measured growth and completed detailed diet recalls (1-7 recall days/child).

Results

Of 174 infants randomized, 106 children were followed for 24 to 36 months

SUBMITTER: McCormick DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7416448 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature