Child and mother characteristics associated with 6‐month weight gain for infants and toddlers during 6 to 36 months
Authors' conclusion
Childcare, physical activity, screen media use and high-energy beverage consumption might affect weight gain at different time points in early childhood. These insights can inform efforts to prevent excessive weight gain and childhood obesity effectively.
Study context
- Population
- Mothers and infants followed from 6 to 36 months of age
- Outcome
- Weight gain
- Follow-up
- 6 to 36 months
Methodological detailsstructural equation modelling, 6-month intervals
- Structural equation modelling
- 6-month intervals
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Childcare outside the home at 12 months: greater weight gain at 18 months (p = 0.002)
0.272 kg
Child's physical activity: less weight gain at 18 months (per 2 SD, p = 0.051)
0.228 kg
Mother's TV and screen media use: greater weight gain at 24 months (per hour/day, p = 0.046)
0.102 kg
Child's intake of high-energy beverages at 18 months: greater weight gain at 24 months (p = 0.037)
0.387 kg
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
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