Early feeding practices and eating behaviour in preschool children: The CORALS cohort.

This study aimed to investigate if the duration of breastfeeding and the method at initiation of complementary feeding affect eating behaviour in children aged 3-6 years. This is a cross-sectional analysis from the Childhood Obesity Risk Assessment Longitudinal Study project, an ongoing longitudinal cohort study that aims to identify childhood obesity risk factors in Spanish children. A total of 1215 children aged 3-6 years were included. Breastfeeding duration and the method of initiation of complementary feeding [baby-led weaning (BLW), traditional/spoon or mixed method] were evaluated. Eating behaviour at 3-6 years was assessed with the Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire. Generalized linear models were fitted to assess the association between the aforementioned exposures and eating behaviour. Children breastfed for ≥4 months were less likely to be fussy eaters at 3-6 years compared to those breastfed for <1 month (OR: 0.86 95% CI: 0.76-0.98; p = 0.031). Compared to those children using the traditional/spoon-feeding method, those initiating complementary feeding through BLW or through a mixed approach were more likely to have higher scores on the enjoyment of food (EF) (OR, 95% CI: 1.33, 1.13-1.57; p = 0.001 and 1.17, 1.05-1.30; p = 0.002, respectively) and lower scores on food fussiness (FF) at 3-6 years (0.76, 0.62-0.91; p = 0.004 and 0.87, 0.78-0.98; p = 0.033, respectively). Breastfeeding for ≥4 months and initiation of complementary feeding with the BLW and a mixed approach were associated with greater EF and lower FF, which should endure practice.

Avaliação nutricional de crianças a adolescentes portadores de imunodeficiências primárias e sua relação com os componentes da síndrome metabólica

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o estado nutricional, ingestão alimentar, perfis lipídico e glicêmico além de marcadores inflamatórios de pacientes com Imunodeficiências Primárias (IDPs) e descrever possíveis distúrbios metabólicos associados. Estudo descritivo transversal, realizado com 24 pacientes imunodeficientes (10 Doença Granulomatosa Crônica - DGC; 6 Ataxia-Telangiectasia - AT; 5 Agamaglobulinemia - A; 3 Hiper IgM - HIgM) entre 20 meses a 18 anos acompanhados no ambulatório de Alergia e Imunologia do Instituto da Criança - HCFMUSP, São Paulo, Brasil. Foram realizadas avaliações bioquímicas, antropométricas e dietéticas, longe de processos infecciosos, incluindo peso, altura, Dobra Cutânea Tricipital (DCT), Circunferência Muscular do Braço (CMB) e Circunferência do Braço (CB) (software WHO Antro e WHO Antro Plus e classificados por Frisancho). Para a avaliação do consumo alimentar utilizou-se Recordatório 24h e Registro alimentar de 3 dias (software Virtual - Nutri Plus e Dietary Reference Intakes). A desnutrição ocorreu em 39,2%, 69,5%, 47,9% e 43,5% quando analisadas por Índice de Massa Corporal, CMB, CB, DCT respectivamente, observando-se maior prevalência nos pacientes com DGC e AT. 22 pacientes apresentaram alguma dislipidemia, sendo HDL baixo o mais prevalente. Consumo energético abaixo do recomendado ocorreu em 33,3% dos pacientes enquanto valores inadequados para micronutrientes como Vitamina C, E, Cálcio e Zinco em 41,7%, 70,8%, 62,5% e 41,6% respectivamente; o ácido graxo saturado se mostrou acima do recomendado em metade dos pacientes. O estudo concluiu que todos os grupos de IDPs avaliados apresentaram algum grau de comprometimento nutricional, metabólico ou dietético. Novos estudos de intervenção nutricional em pacientes com imunodeficiências primárias podem determinar uma conduta nutricional individualizada para estes pacientes nos diferentes tipos de imunodeficiência primária.

Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status, feeding, lipid and glycemic profile and inflammatory markers of Primary Immunodeficiency (PIDs) patients and describe possible metabolic disorders associated. Methods: This is a crosssectional studies performed with 24 immunodeficiency patients (10-Chronic Granulomatous Disease -CGD; 6- Ataxia-Telangienctasia -AT; 5- Agammaglobulinemia-A; 3-Hyper IgM -HIgM) under 20 months and 18 ages followed at the Children Institute, Allergy and Immunology Unit - HCFMUSP. Biochemical, anthropometric and dietary evaluation were performed out of infectious processes, including weight, body height, Triciptal Skinfold (TSF), Arm Circumference (AC) and Arm Muscle Circumference (AMC) (software WHO Antro and WHO Antroplus and classified according Frisancho). To evaluate the feeding consumption it was used a 24 hours Record and a 3-Day Feeding Record (Software Virtual-Nutri Plus and DRIs). Results: Malnutrition occurred in 39.2%, 69.5%, 47.9% and 43.5% respectively when was analyzed by Body Mass Index (BMI), AMC, AC and TSF being a higher prevalence detected in DGC and AT patients. 22 patients presented some dyslipidemia with higher prevalence to low HDL. Dietary analysis demonstrated that 33.3% of patients were under recommended energy consumption. Regarding micronutrients 41.7%, 70.8%, 62.5% and 41.6% were inappropriate to Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium and Zinc respectively; saturated fatty acids were above recommended levels in 50% of the patients. Conclusions: All types of PIDs assessed had some degree of nutritional, metabolic or food intake disturbances. New studies of nutritional intervention in patients with primary immunodeficiency can determine an individualized nutritional intervention for these patients in different types of primary immunodeficiency.

O impacto da introdução precoce de terapia nutricional enteral na redução da morbimortalidade na terapia intensiva pediátrica: uma revisão sistemática / Early enteral nutrition therapy and mortality in a pediatric intensive care unit

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto da introdução precoce de terapia nutricional enteral na redução da morbimortalidade em unidades de terapia intensiva pediátrica. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases de dados PubMed, Lilacs e Embase dos últimos 10 anos, em língua inglesa e população-alvo de indivíduos de 1 mês de idade a 18 anos, internados em unidades de terapia intensiva pediátrica, usando as palavras-chave: Critical Care, Nutritional Support e Nutrition Disorders or Malnutrition. RESULTADOS: Apesar dos avanços na qualidade dos cuidados clínicos, a prevalência de desnutrição em crianças hospitalizadas permanece imutável nos últimos 20 anos (15-30%) e tem implicações no tempo de internação, curso da doença e morbidade. A desnutrição é comum e é com frequência pouco reconhecida e então, não tratada. A terapia nutricional é parte essencial no tratamento dos pacientes pediátricos gravemente doentes que apresentam estado de hipercatabolismo proteico, que pode ser minimizado com um plano terapêutico nutricional efetivo. Neste estudo, foram revisadas publicações que mostraram que ainda há uma escassez de pesquisas controladas e randomizadas com bom tratamento estatístico em relação à terapia nutricional enteral com desfecho relacionado à morbimortalidade. As diretrizes atuais para terapia nutricional desses pacientes são amplamente baseadas na opinião de experts e em dados extrapolados de estudos em adultos, bem como de estudos realizados em crianças saudáveis. CONCLUSÃO: A evidência científica na utilização de terapia nutricional enteral na melhora da evolução dos pacientes pediátricos gravemente doentes ainda é escassa e são necessários novos estudos focados nisso, além de diretrizes mais bem-formuladas.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of early introduction of enteral nutrition therapy in reducing morbidity and mortality in pediatric intensive care unit. METHODS: Search in the literature of the last 10 years, in English and the target population of individuals aged 1 month to 18 years admitted to pediatric intensive care units in the databases PubMed, Lilacs and Embase using the keywords: Critical Care, Nutritional Support and Nutrition Disorders or Malnutrition. RESULTS: Despite advances in the quality of clinical care, the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized children remains unchanged in the last 20 years (15-30%) and has implications for the time of admission, course of illness and morbidity. Malnutrition is common and is often poorly recognized and therefore, untreated. Nutritional therapy is an essential part in the treatment of pediatric patients who have severely ill hypercatabolic state protein, which can be minimized with an effective nutritional treatment plan. In this study, we reviewed publications which have shown that there is still a paucity of randomized and controlled studies with good statistical treatment in relation to enteral nutritional therapy with outcomes related to morbidity and mortality. The current guidelines for nutritional therapy in these patients are largely based on expert opinion and data extrapolated from adult studies and studies in healthy children. CONCLUSION: The scientific evidence on the use of enteral nutrition therapy in improving the development of critically ill pediatric patients is still scarce and further studies are needed focusing on it, and better guidelines must be formulated.

Impact of early enteral nutrition therapy on morbimortality reduction in a pediatric intensive care unit: a systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of early introduction of enteral nutrition therapy in reducing morbidity and mortality in pediatric intensive care unit. METHODS: Search in the literature of the last 10 years, in English and the target population of individuals aged 1 month to 18 years admitted to pediatric intensive care units in the databases PubMed, Lilacs and Embase using the keywords: Critical Care, Nutritional Support and Nutrition Disorders or Malnutrition. RESULTS: Despite advances in the quality of clinical care, the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized children remains unchanged in the last 20 years (15-30%) and has implications for the time of admission, course of illness and morbidity. Malnutrition is common and is often poorly recognized and therefore, untreated. Nutritional therapy is an essential part in the treatment of pediatric patients who have severely ill hypercatabolic state protein, which can be minimized with an effective nutritional treatment plan. In this study, we reviewed publications which have shown that there is still a paucity of randomized and controlled studies with good statistical treatment in relation to enteral nutritional therapy with outcomes related to morbidity and mortality. The current guidelines for nutritional therapy in these patients are largely based on expert opinion and data extrapolated from adult studies and studies in healthy children. CONCLUSION: The scientific evidence on the use of enteral nutrition therapy in improving the development of critically ill pediatric patients is still scarce and further studies are needed focusing on it, and better guidelines must be formulated.