Infant Feeding Practices and the Early Origins of Obesity Risk

A mixed methods design was employed in this study to assess the association between infant feeding practices and dietary intake of infants aged 6 to 11 months old and the risk of developing future obesity in Malaysia. This was a prospective study of 241 mother infant pairs. The study indicated a low prevalence of breastfeeding and a high intake of calorie and protein among the infants. The Qualitative findings highlighted critical aspects that influenced maternal feeding decisions. The findings of this study is important to design policies and population based interventions especially in countries with a multi-ethnic background like Malaysia.