Friday, December 4, 2009
Infant Feeding
Several feeding practices that may contribute to infant obesity occurs when an infant takes in more calories than the body can use. Obesity can also be linked to hormonal disorders, but this is rare. Obesity is typically caused from poor dieting and lifestyle choices. When an infant is overfed or given high calorie beverages, then they are launching bad habits that can remain with them for life. Other foods related causes include using food as a stress reliever or reward, the use of food as a problem solving mechanism, and the lack of physical activity. Research has established that very young children who struggle with food related issues at an early age often carry these patterns with them into adulthood. Some other causes of infant obesity includes the usage of corticosterioid drugs, family histories of overweight and obesity, as well as abnormal eating patterns.
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I agree with your statement that childhood who struggle with food related issue will carry those forward to adulthood. Proper infant feeding techniques will set the stage for the infant and parent to learn how to recognize the signs of satisfaction. Using food as a reward is never a good idea. Breastfeeding on demand for the first four months is also a good way to start a lifetime of proper nutrition and health. After that, schedules are preferred to limit overconsumption.
ReplyDeleteI also read about certain drugs contributing to infant obesity and found it quite interesting. Even a simple action of weening to soon can cause obesity in infants.
ReplyDeleteYour post is very insightful. I was not aware that drugs could contribute to infant obesity. One factor that would have been good to mention in your blog would be recognizing when a child is full to prevent over feeding. After researching about the subject, I have found that this is a very common cause of infant obesity.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. What an infant eats will stay with her or him.so its always good to start feeding your infant healthy choices so they will know right from wrong food choices.
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