scholarly journals Association Between Added Sugars from Infant Formulas and Rapid Weight Gain in US Infants and Toddlers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Ling Kong ◽  
Brenda Burgess ◽  
Katherine S Morris ◽  
Tyler Re ◽  
Holly R Hull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Rapid Weight Gain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Weight For Age

ABSTRACT Background Formulas often contain high amounts of added sugars, though little research has studied their connection to obesity. Objectives This study assessed the contribution of added sugars from formulas during complementary feeding on total added sugar intakes, and the association between these sugars and upward weight-for-age percentile (WFA%) crossing (i.e., participants crossing a higher threshold percentile were considered to have an upward crossing). Methods Data from three 24-hour dietary recalls for infants (n = 97; 9–12 months) and toddlers (n = 44; 13–15 months) were obtained in this cross-sectional analysis. Foods and beverages with added sugars were divided into 17 categories. Pearson's correlations were used to test relations between added sugar intake and upward WFA% crossing, followed by multivariable regressions when significant. ANOVA compared intakes of all, milk-based, and table foods between primarily formula-fed compared with breastfed participants. Multivariable regressions were used to test effects of added sugars and protein from all foods compared with added sugars and protein from milk-based sources on upward WFA% crossing. Results Added sugars from formulas comprised 66% and 7% of added sugars consumed daily by infants and toddlers, respectively. A significant association was observed between upward WFA% crossing and added sugars from milk-based sources after controlling for gestational age, sex, age, introduction to solid foods, mean energy intakes, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and education (β = 0.003; 95% CI, 0.000–0.007; P = 0.046). Primarily formula-fed participants consumed nearly twice the energy from added sugars (P = 0.003) and gained weight faster (upward WFA% crossing = 1.1 ± 1.2 compared with 0.3 ± 0.6, respectively; P < 0.001) than their breastfed counterparts. Conclusions Added sugars in formulas predict rapid weight gain in infants and toddlers. Educating mothers on lower-sugar options may enhance childhood obesity prevention.

scholarly journals Use of added sugars in packaged foods sold in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 3328-3334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tailane Scapin ◽  
Ana Carolina Fernandes ◽  
Adilson dos Anjos ◽  
Rossana Pacheco da Costa Proença
Keyword(s):  
Supplementary Information ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Glucose Syrup ◽  
Packaged Foods ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Sectional Analysis

AbstractObjectiveStudies have shown that the consumption of added sugars may be associated with harmful health effects. The present study investigated the presence and types of added sugars in packaged foods.DesignCross-sectional analysis of the presence and types of added sugars in the ingredients lists of packaged foods sold in a major Brazilian supermarket. The nomenclature of ingredients classified as added sugars and their frequency were identified. Data were organised and analysed through descriptive statistics: absolute and relative frequencies of the presence of added sugars categorised by food groups were calculated, and ingredients were analysed by text mining using R statistical environment.SettingA supermarket in Florianópolis, a metropolis in southern Brazil.SubjectsPackaged food products (n 4539) classified into eight groups.ResultsOf the 4539 products, 71 % had some type of added sugar. The group with the highest frequency of added sugars was ‘products in which carbohydrates and fats are the main energy source’ (93 %). Food groups containing predominantly salty foods had a high frequency of added sugars, such as ‘meats and eggs’ (61 %). In total, 179 different terms for added sugars were identified, of which sugar, maltodextrin and glucose syrup were the most frequent.ConclusionsMost of the packaged foods sold in Brazil contain added sugars, which may hamper adherence to the recommendation of limiting added sugars intake. The data may be useful for monitoring tendencies in the use of added sugars in packaged foods and as supplementary information to support the improvement of food label regulations.

scholarly journals Growth of infants assisted in nursing appointments in childcare

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Grazielle Cavalcante de Souza Carneiro ◽  
Lívia Maria Correia de Morais ◽  
Leidiane Francis de Araújo Costa ◽  
Talita Helena Monteiro de Moura ◽  
Marly Javorski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Growth Curves ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Upward Growth ◽  
The City ◽  
Weight For Age

This study aimed to describe the growth during the introduction of complementary feeding to infants assisted in the nursing appointment in childcare. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study developed through research in 51 medical records of children aged 4-8 months, from September to October 2012 in a university hospital in the city of Recife, PE. Data were analyzed using Epi Info software, version 6.04 and described in simple and relative frequencies. It was found that for 33% of the children. complementary foods were introduced at six months. Of these, 88.2%, 69.2% and 57.1% showed ascending weight-for-age growth curves, and 88.2%, 66.7% and 71.4% ascending length-for-age growth curves at six, seven and eight months respectively. Children with appropriate and timely introduction of complementary feeding showed upward growth curves and adequate nutritional status.

scholarly journals Total and added sugar intakes, sugar types, and cancer risk: results from the prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort

2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 1267-1279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Debras ◽  
Eloi Chazelas ◽  
Bernard Srour ◽  
Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot ◽  
Chantal Julia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Sugar Intake ◽  
Sugary Drinks

ABSTRACT Background Excessive sugar intake is now recognized as a key risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In contrast, evidence on the sugar–cancer link is less consistent. Experimental data suggest that sugars could play a role in cancer etiology through obesity but also through inflammatory and oxidative mechanisms and insulin resistance, even in the absence of weight gain. Objective The objective was to study the associations between total and added sugar intake and cancer risk (overall, breast, and prostate), taking into account sugar types and sources. Methods In total, 101,279 participants aged >18 y (median age, 40.8 y) from the French NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort study (2009–2019) were included (median follow-up time, 5.9 y). Sugar intake was assessed using repeated and validated 24-h dietary records, designed to register participants’ usual consumption for >3500 food and beverage items. Associations between sugar intake and cancer risk were assessed by Cox proportional hazard models adjusted for known risk factors (sociodemographic, anthropometric, lifestyle, medical history, and nutritional factors). Results Total sugar intake was associated with higher overall cancer risk (n = 2503 cases; HR for quartile 4 compared with quartile 1: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.00, 1.37; Ptrend = 0.02). Breast cancer risks were increased (n = 783 cases; HRQ4vs.Q1 = 1.51; 95% CI: 1.14, 2.00; Ptrend = 0.0007). Results remained significant when weight gain during follow-up was adjusted for. In addition, significant associations with cancer risk were also observed for added sugars, free sugars, sucrose, sugars from milk-based desserts, dairy products, and sugary drinks (Ptrend ≤ 0.01). Conclusions These results suggest that sugars may represent a modifiable risk factor for cancer prevention (breast in particular), contributing to the current debate on the implementation of sugar taxation, marketing regulation, and other sugar-related policies. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03335644.

scholarly journals Adherence to supplemental vitamin D intake and infant weight gain: a retrospective cohort study in rural southwestern China

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 030006052096931
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Zheng ◽  
Qijun Wu ◽  
Dadong Weng ◽  
Yeju Fu ◽  
Duxian Yue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Rapid Weight Gain ◽  
Vitamin D Intake ◽  
The Impact

Objectives We tested the hypothesis that vitamin D supplementation is associated with early body mass index (BMI) patterns. Methods Using retrospective longitudinal data of infants and toddlers in a 2-year follow-up study, we identified BMI-for-age Z score (BAZ) growth trajectories using latent class growth modeling (LCGM) analysis. Logistic regression models were adopted to investigate the impact of vitamin D supplementation on BAZ patterns. Results Five BAZ trajectories were derived using LCGM. Higher intake of vitamin D supplement was significantly associated with lower odds of rapid weight gain or mild undernutrition in the first 2 years (odds ratios: 0.60–0.83 for class 2: early rapid growth; 0.69–0.82 for class 3: early weight loss, late rapid growth; 0.83–0.89 for class 4: suboptimal growth). Adherence to 400 IU Vitamin D ≥ 1 year was significantly associated with less likelihood of being in class 3 (odds ratio 0.17). Conclusions Among infants and toddlers aged 0 to 2 years, dietary supplementation of vitamin D is insufficient in rural areas of China. Insufficient vitamin D intake was found to be associated with suboptimal BAZ growth at early stages. Effective collaboration is needed between pediatricians and caregivers, to assure adherence to the nutritional guideline.

scholarly journals A Holistic Supplementation Regimen for Tongue-Tied Babies With Slow Weight Gain and Failure to Thrive

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-87
Author(s):  
Asti Praborini ◽  
Anjar Setiani ◽  
Agusnawati Munandar ◽  
Ratih Ayu Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Upper Lip ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Holistic Management ◽  
Type 3

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed infants, but optimal milk transfer and weight gain depend on good latching. Tongue- and lip-tie can prevent successful latching and prevent adequate nutrition. Tongue- and lip-tied babies can either have slow weight gain (SWG) or failure to thrive (FTT). We examine the effect of a holistic supplementation regimen on tongue-tied babies with SWG and FTT. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study of 55 tongue- and lip-tied babies with SWG and FTT at KMC Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. All babies underwent frenotomy and received supplementation with formula (64%) or pasteurized donor breast milk, using either a modified lactation aid (78%) or the Medela Supplemental Nursing System (22%). All mothers received domperidone and acupuncture to improve milk supply. A majority of babies had type 3 tongue-tie (46%) and class 3 upper lip-tie. Twenty-five subjects (45%) had SWG, and 30 subjects (55%) had FTT. All mothers had low milk supply. At-the-breast supplementation improved the nutritional status of 44/55 subjects (80%,p< .001), whereas 11 subjects received early complementary feeding at 4 months of age. By the end of the study, all subjects were solely breastfed without at-the-breast supplementation. The holistic management of tongue- and lip-tied babies with SWG or FTT consisting of frenotomy, at-the-breast supplementation, domperidone, and acupuncture improved infant nutritional status and the mother’s milk supply. Babies could breastfeed without supplementation after treatment and gained weight.

scholarly journals Complementary feeding pattern and its impact on growth and development of under 2-years infants in upper Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama M. El-Asheer ◽  
Manal M. Darwish ◽  
Ahmed M. Abdullah ◽  
Hanaa A. Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Abstract Background Exclusive BF till the age of 6 months is rare in developing countries and complimentary feeding (CF) are introduced at an early age which is linked to the development of chronic conditions such as childhood obesity, celiac disease, diabetes, and eczema. The aim of our work is to assess complementary feeding practices of infants under the age of 2 years and to study their impact on their growth and development. This study is a cross-sectional study that was carried out over 3 years between March 2016 and March 2019, included 1000 apparently healthy infants aged less than 2 years old who attended University Children Hospital, Egypt. Practices among mothers including timing and types of foods introduced. Semi-structured questionnaire used for data collection and anthropometric measurements analyzed following the WHO Growth Charts. Results The study found that about 80% of infants were introduced to solid foods before 4 months of age. Also, a large number of infants were given liquids other than breast milk before completing their fourth month of age. Conclusion Despite the better mental development of the infants, there is a considerable gap between WHO Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding and the practices among mothers of infants aged less than 2 years in Egypt.

Added sugars mediate the relation between pre-pregnancy BMI and infant rapid weight gain: a preliminary study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Burgess ◽  
Katherine S. Morris ◽  
Myles S. Faith ◽  
Rocco A. Paluch ◽  
Kai Ling Kong
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Rapid Weight Gain ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals Risk of infant anemia in 3-6 months old babies and its association with maternal anemia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 938
Author(s):  
J. Hemachitra ◽  
A. Monisha
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Haemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Anemia ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Appropriate For Gestational Age ◽  
History Of ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
Weight For Age

Background: Anemia is a significant health problem in developing countries. Maternal anemia reduces fetal iron stores prior to birth and hence babies born to anemic mothers tend to develop iron deficiency anemia before 6 months which has adverse psychomotor consequences. Objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia and weight gain pattern in 3 - 6 months old term exclusively breast-fed infants and its association with maternal anemia.Methods: This is a cross - sectional analytical study including 120 babies who are born as term appropriate for gestational age. Preterm and babies with history of bleed or jaundice were excluded from the study. The haemoglobin estimation and weights of these babies was measured after informed consent from parents. Maternal haemoglobin concentration during last trimester was obtained from the maternal records.Results: Seventy-nine (65.8%) out of 120 babies had haemoglobin concentration <11gm/dl, which was significantly associated with maternal anemia (p <0.004, OR 5.9). Thirty-seven (30.8%) babies had low weight for age and were born to anemic mothers and 28% of this variation in weight was contributed by maternal anemia (p = 0.001).Conclusions: Low haemoglobin and poor weight gain in term 3-6 months old babies are significantly associated with maternal anemia in last trimester.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Added Sugar Intake and Sleep Quality Among University Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 155982761987047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Alahmary ◽  
Sakinah A. Alduhaylib ◽  
Hibah A. Alkawii ◽  
Mashail M. Olwani ◽  
Reem A. Shablan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Added Sugars ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Sugar Intake

Eating foods high in added sugar has recently increased among people of all ages. This is expected to negatively affect health and life quality. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between added sugar intake and sleep quality among university students. A total of 100 randomly selected female students (19-25 years old) from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, participated in the study after applying exclusion criteria. Sample size was calculated with expected correlation of −0.4 between sugar intake and sleep quality, a power of 90%, and a type 1 error of 5%. Participants completed the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), sleep quality questionnaire, and 24-hour dietary recall. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25, and the χ2 test was used for measuring the association between added sugar intake and sleep quality, where P <.05 was considered statistically significant. Results showed that only 17% of participants had good sleep. Data of the 24-hour dietary recall showed a significant association (P = .014) between consumption of added sugars and sleep quality. This is the first study to directly report on the effect of higher intake of added sugars on sleep quality. The study concluded that poor sleep quality was significantly related to higher added sugar intake.

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