Studies analyzing challenges surrounding term infant growth and development.
Studies analyzing challenges surrounding term infant growth and development.
This article provides guidance to clinicians on how to identify children with food allergies who are at risk of undernutrition, as well as how to ensure intervention.
Venter C, Meyer R, Bauer M, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2024;12(3):579-589. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2024.01.027
This study evaluated Turkish parents of healthy babies and children under 2 regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breastfeeding, transitioning to solid foods, and overall nutrition.
Gülümser Şişko S, Bağ Ö, Kondolot M, Nalbantoğlu B, Gökcay G. Turk Arch Pediatr. 2022;57(4):441-447. doi:10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2022.21201
This article explores recommendations by pediatricians on when to start introducing a range of complementary foods for infants who are at high risk for allergies.
Vassilopoulou E, Feketea G, Pagkalos I, et al. Nutrients. 2024;16(2):239. doi:10.3390/nu16020239
This article outlines caloric and nutrient needs, describes appropriate growth indicators, and emphasizes the importance of communication between healthcare professionals to ensure that term and preterm infants get the nutrition they need.
Patel JK, Rouster AS. Infant Nutrition Requirements and Options. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; Jan 2024-.
A research study showed that Similac® Alimentum®, the first and only hypoallergenic, extensively hydrolyzed protein-based infant formula with 2'-FL HMO, was well-tolerated by babies and supported growth.
Ramirez-Farias C, Baggs GE, Marriage BJ. Nutrients. 2021;13(1):186. Published 2021 Jan 9. doi:10.3390/nu13010186
There are major gaps in our understanding of how human milk components influence childhood growth and development. This article provides summaries of key findings from studies on human milk macronutrients, human milk micronutrients, and human milk bioactive components, which help us to better understand the connection.
Garber E. American Society for Nutrition. nutrition.org/how-does-human-milk-affect-childhood-growth-development/. Published November 27, 2023.
Review the results of this study on self-reported pediatrician practices around growth and nutrition for children under 2 years.
Boundy EO, Fisher Boyd A, Hamner HC, et al. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2020;52(1):31-38. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2019.10.006
The National Vital Statistics System released this article describing a shift toward shorter gestational ages in the US from 2014-2022, during which the rate of full-term and late/post-term births declined by 6% and 28%, respectively. Learn more about the methods and potential implications of this study.
Martin JA, Osterman MJK. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2024;73(1):1-11.
Get insight into the nutrition needs of infants and the role a team of healthcare professionals may play to evaluate and improve care.
Patel JK, Rouster AS. Infant Nutrition Requirements and Options. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; August 8, 2023.
Read the results of a clinical study on the effects of feeding formulas supplemented with the HMO 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) on serum metabolite levels compared to breastfed infants.
Hill DR, Buck RH. Nutrients. 2023;15(10):2339. Published 2023 May 17. doi:10.3390/nu15102339
Data on US children's QOL with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is scarce and doesn't consider healthy children born at term. This analysis determined that more QOL studies are needed beyond hospitalized premature infants.
Glaser EL, Hariharan D, Bowser DM, et al. J Infect Dis. 2022;226(Suppl 2):S236-S245. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiac183
These studies evaluated the health outcomes of published clinical trials involving the supplementation of HMOs. They consistently found that HMO supplementation was safe and well-tolerated.
Schönknecht YB, Moreno Tovar MV, Jensen SR, Parschat K. Nutrients. 2023;15(16):3622. Published 2023 Aug 17. doi:10.3390/nu15163622
This review summarizes the challenges newborns' immune systems experience fighting influenza virus and opportunities for developing vaccines.
Alexander-Miller MA. Front Immunol. 2020;11:568651. Published 2020 Sep 16. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2020.568651
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been identified as a major global priority; however, preventative measures for infants worldwide have yet to be implemented. New technologies could help address the leading cause of hospitalization in infants.
Baraldi E, Checcucci Lisi G, Costantino C, et al. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2022;18(4):2079322. doi:10.1080/21645515.2022.2079322
This study reports practical recommendations for general clinicians on how FG should be defined in different young child populations at risk, how FG should be assessed and managed, and the role of catch-up growth after a period of FG.
Cooke R, Goulet O, Huysentruyt K, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023;77(1):7-15. doi:10.1097/MPG.0000000000003784
Nutrition screening tools have been developed for pediatric patients to help facilitate the identification of kids at risk for malnutrition. This review provided an overview of recent progress in screening methods.
Hulst JM, Huysentruyt K, Joosten KF. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2020;23(3):203-209. doi:10.1097/MCO.0000000000000644
A study of infants who developed RSV in the first year of life: incidence, hospitalization, treatment, and concurrent acute otitis media.
Thomas E, Mattila JM, Lehtinen P, Vuorinen T, Waris M, Heikkinen T. J Infect Dis. 2021;223(5):811-817. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiaa754
This article focused on brain development in late fetal and early postnatal life. Evidence presented showed how nutrition can support optimal brain development before the age of 3 years.
Cusick SE, Georgieff MK. J Pediatr. 2016;175:16-21. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.05.013
This study evaluated the risk and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from positive healthcare workers to infants in the NICU and the postnatal ward.
Shaiba LA, Hadid A, Abdulghani SH, Hussain SA, Shah PS. [published online August 27, 2021]. Am J Perinatol. 2021;10.1055/s-0041-1735215. doi:10.1055/s-0041-1735215
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