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Infant feeding patterns and weight status in five year old children

Irish Journal of Medical Science volume 144, Article number: 379 (1975) Cite this article

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WEIGHT status of five year old children was examined in relation to feeding practices in the first year of life. Relative overweight was significantly associated with artificial feeding and the early addition of cereals to the bottle. Parental non-response to the questionnaire on feeding practices was also significantly associated with overweight. The implications of observed feeding patterns are discussed.

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  1. Department of Social Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin

    J. P. Kevany, S. N. Humphries & A. F. Corboy

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  1. J. P. Kevany
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Kevany, J.P., Humphries, S.N. & Corboy, A.F. Infant feeding patterns and weight status in five year old children. IJMS 144, 379 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939042

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Keywords

  • Feeding Practice
  • Infant Feeding
  • IRISH Journal
  • Overweight Subject
  • Artificial Feeding