Skip to content

News Health

Health News, Tips, and More

Menu
  • Disclaimer
  • Related Sites
Menu

Childhood Obesity Related to Early Introduction of Solid Foods

Posted on February 24, 2011February 23, 2011 by News Health

A new study claims that obesity in childhood is directly related to starting infants on solid food before they reach 4 months age.

According to the study the infants who started eating solid food before the age of 4 months were six times more likely to develop obesity by the time they become 3 years old than infants who started eating solid food later on. The same applies to infants who stopped breastfeeding before they turned 4 months.

Solid FoodsIf the infants were breastfed for at least 4 months, the time they started eating solid foods is not related to risks of obesity in their childhood.

The experts who conducted the study say that obesity is the greatest health problem for children. According to them special prevention strategies may need to be implemented in early infancy.

Susanna Hud, MD in the Children’s Hospital Boston, believes that the first few months after birth are crucial for obesity development. She claims that the timing of solid food introduction is one of the factors that influence childhood obesity.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • How to Speed Up Injury Recovery
  • How to Use Botox at Home
  • Understanding Vertebral Fractures
  • What is Comprehensive Healthcare and Why is it Important?
  • Little-Known Facts About Assisted Living Facilities
  • How CBD Bath Products Can Benefit You
  • What Is a Hydrafacial?
  • 6 Tips on How to Get Great Teeth
  • Everything You Need to Know About Hayfever
  • The Treatment and Prevention of Asthma

Archives

August 2022
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Jul    
© 2022 News Health | Powered by Superbs Personal Blog theme