LLLI
Center for Breastfeeding Information
Journal Abstract of the Month for March 2004
"Does Breastfeeding
Protect Against Pediatric Overweight? Analysis of Longitudinal Data
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pediatric Nutrition
Surveillance System"
Authors: Laurence M. Grummer-Strawn,
PhD and Zuguo Mei, MD
Pediatrics 2004;
113 (2):e81-86
The benefits of breastfeeding
are well documented. Most studies have concentrated on shorter duration
of breastfeeding. Extended breastfeeding, over 12 months, has not been
documented extensively in developed countries. In this study visit data
were linked to determine the duration of breastfeeding, up to two years
of age, and weight at four years of age. Extended breastfeeding is associated
with a reduced risk of overweight among non-Hispanic white children.
The benefits of breastfeeding extend well beyond the breastfeeding period.
This paper is being categorized
with the following KEYWORDS:
Obesity
Breastfeeding Duration
Extended Breastfeeding
Long term Benefits
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