Unintentional Overfeeding of Formula Fed Infants
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | July 2016 |
| End Date: | April 2017 |
Although breast milk is recommended exclusively until 6 months of age, two-thirds of infants
in the U.S. are fed infant formula. Despite an almost identical energy density between infant
formula and breast milk, formula fed infants experience greater weight gain in the first year
of life. The investigators propose that unintentional overfeeding, of nearly one additional
day of calories per week, due to the "over-scooping" of powdered formula contributes
significantly to this phenomenon and potentially to the early development of childhood
obesity, a significant public health problem.
in the U.S. are fed infant formula. Despite an almost identical energy density between infant
formula and breast milk, formula fed infants experience greater weight gain in the first year
of life. The investigators propose that unintentional overfeeding, of nearly one additional
day of calories per week, due to the "over-scooping" of powdered formula contributes
significantly to this phenomenon and potentially to the early development of childhood
obesity, a significant public health problem.
In the proposed study the investigators will assess the literacy and understanding of
individuals to follow commercially available infant formula instructions. The investigators
will collaborate with the LA CaTS Health Literacy Core to improve the reading and
comprehension of the manufacturer package instruction, and will solicit the input of
caregivers and key stakeholders to inform the development of educational intervention around
infant feeding. Following modification of infant formula preparation instructions, the
investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial that will test the efficacy of the
modified instructions on infant overfeeding in comparison with the manufacturer package
instructions. One hundred and fifty participants will be asked to complete one study visit
during which they will be asked to measure various serving sizes of infant formula following
either the manufacturer package instructions or the modified instructions.
individuals to follow commercially available infant formula instructions. The investigators
will collaborate with the LA CaTS Health Literacy Core to improve the reading and
comprehension of the manufacturer package instruction, and will solicit the input of
caregivers and key stakeholders to inform the development of educational intervention around
infant feeding. Following modification of infant formula preparation instructions, the
investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial that will test the efficacy of the
modified instructions on infant overfeeding in comparison with the manufacturer package
instructions. One hundred and fifty participants will be asked to complete one study visit
during which they will be asked to measure various serving sizes of infant formula following
either the manufacturer package instructions or the modified instructions.
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥18 years of age
- Willing to participate in 1 assessment visit at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- <18 years of age
- Not willing to participate in 1 assessment visit at Pennington Biomedical Research
Center
- Non-English speaking
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6400 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
(225) 763-2500
Phone: 225-763-3000
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