The timing of complementary feeding in preterm infants and the effect on overweight: study protocol for a systematic review
The timing of complementary feeding in preterm infants and the effect on overweight: study protocol for a systematic review
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早产儿补充喂养的时机及其对超重的影响:系统评价的研究方案
作者:
K. Vissers;E. Feskens;J. V. van Goudoever;A. Janse
BackgroundIn term infants, there is evidence that early complementary feeding is a risk factor for childhood obesity. Therefore, timely introduction of complementary feeding during infancy is necessary. The World Health Organization (WHO) and European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) both developed recommendations for the start of complementary feeding for term-born infants. However, these guidelines cannot be directly translated to preterm infants. Recent literature looking at the introduction of complementary feeding in preterm infants gives contrasting information. Given these contrasting reports on the introduction of solid foods in premature born infants, a systematic review is needed. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the effect of the time starting complementary feeding on overweight (including obesity) in preterm infants.MethodsAn electronic systematic literature search with pre-defined terms will be conducted in Cochrane, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL. There will be no restriction for time period. Primarily, data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will be included in this systematic review. Search terms will include preterm infants, complementary feeding, overweight, and their synonyms. Article selection, including risk of bias assessment, will be performed by three reviewers independently. Body mass index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS or BMI-Z-score) will be used to compare studies. The consistency of results across the studies will influence the decision whether or not to combine results in a meta-analysis. Studies that cannot be included in the meta-analysis will be described in a narrative analysis.DiscussionThis systematic review will give an overview of the existing knowledge on the timing of complementary feeding in preterm infants and the effect on overweight. It will form a basis for future guidelines for complementary feeding for preterm infants.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42015014215
DOI:
10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.06.032
发表时间:
2013-12
期刊:
The Journal of pediatrics
影响因子:
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作者:
Belfort MB;Gillman MW;Buka SL;Casey PH;McCormick MC
通讯作者:
McCormick MC