Objectives: We examined how maternal overweight impacts full breastfeeding (BF), total
duration of BF and the age of introduction of complementary foods (CFs) and whether these …

In formula‐fed infants, rapid weight gain during the first week of life is associated with later
obesity. To examine the association between weight gain during the first week and …

Background: Breastfeeding is associated with decreased risk of childhood obesity. However,
there is a strong correlation between maternal weight status and childhood obesity, and it is …

Background Women who are overweight or obese before pregnancy breastfeed for shorter
durations than do normal-weight women. These shorter durations may place infants of …

Objective: We assessed the association of breast-feeding and timing of solid food
introduction with childhood obesity. Methods: The children were grouped according to the …

Background Infant feeding may play an important role in the development of childhood
overweight and obesity. Objective The objective of this study was to examine whether …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe early infant feeding practices among
overweight/obese mothers using the Infant Feeding Practices Study II (IFPS II). Methods: In …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Short breastfeeding duration may exacerbate
accelerated early growth, which is linked to higher obesity risk in later life. This study tested …

Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of
Health and Human Services promote breastfeeding as a strategy for reducing childhood …

The benefits of breastfeeding (BF) include risk reduction of later overweight and obesity. We
aimed to analyse the association between breastfeeding practices and overweight/obesity …