Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 3
Published: March 20, 2025
Complementary feeding (CF), introduced after exclusive breastfeeding, was defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2002 [1]. The first 1,000 days are crucial for future health with breastfeeding being most important factor [2]. Also, CF is but controversy exists about its timing and content. While evidence suggest some benefit introducing at 17 weeks of life least high-income countries, recommendations introduction discordant. In 2017, European Society Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology Nutrition (ESPGHAN) recommended that should be age [3]; however 2023, WHO released own [4] this stirred a heated debate [5] as not based universal while may need to geographically tailored. reader volume encouraged read letter sent multiple scientific societies [6], response [7] [8].In dedicated we provide reviews on aspects introduction. review Moreno [9] discusses obesity. Globally, obesity children prevalent nutrition-related disorder [10]. Genetic susceptibility obesogenic environment, contribute occurrence. As eating habits imprinted early life, solid foods, becomes critical period where these can structured modulated. magnitude epidemic long-term consequences turns prevention high priority. This prevalence trends, tracking into adulthood, consequences, economic burden. Methods risk reviewed such BLISS (Baby-Led Introduction Solids). shows there hope data successful programs prevention.Overall, it way feed our infants 6 months affect their risk, ways reduce risk. second [11] timely East West perspectives since part over stems from opinion allergy strategies relevant mainly western [6]. demonstrates countries has increased recent decades plateaued years though anaphylaxis rates have increased. recently began stabilize started rise parts Asia. Leung Wong discuss different patterns food (FA) Eastern compared parts, reflecting changes status, urbanization exposure allergens. Thus, FA becoming problem risks, reduced quality an burden worldwide. discussion various FA, including primary allergenic foods using evidence-based approach [3, 6] showing that, if done appropriately, affected [12]. Overall, suggested many calls tailored rather than global recommendations.In factors impacting acceptance, Mennella [13] reiterates born preference sweet umami later salty mother during pregnancy long lasting effect dietary preferences. emphasizes windows opportunities drive toddlers toward healthier diet beyond.The last Verduci et al. [14] provides perspective previous three importance highlighting difficulties adapting 2023 [4]. Further, developmental readiness consider impact practices developing diseases. ends echoed throughout all reviews: based.The author participated clinical investigator, and/or advisory board member, consultant, speaker Abbott, Elgan, Else, Nestlé Institute, Nestle Science, NGS, Nutricia, Soremartec, Tracells, Ukko.No funding received.Raanan Shamir sole editorial.
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