Nutrition, infant feeding practices Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Infant nutrition
Conditions
Interventions
A group of local volunteers were recruited and trained to provide non-judgemental support and practical assistance on infant feeding, and in particular weaning practices. Home-based support was offere
Sponsors
Food Standards Agency (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women from social classes II - V 2. Babies born greater than 37 weeks 3. Babies birth weight above 2500 g 4. Women able to understand written and oral English 5. Women resident in the Camden and Islington areas
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women who were under 17 years 2. Infants who were diagnosed with a serious medical condition or who were on special diets due to medical problems 3. Infants aged over 12 weeks 4. Professional households from social class I 5. Women unable to communicate effectively in English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome was vitamin C in fruit. All outcomes were measured at baseline when infants were 10 weeks old, post intervention when subjects were 12 months old and follow up when they were 18 months old. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes were: 1. Macro- and selected micro-nutrient intakes 2. Fruit and vegetable consumption 3. Feeding practices 4. Child growth and health 5. Use of health services In addition, information was also gathered on the mother's health, well-being, fruit and vegetable consumption and nutritional knowledge and confidence. All outcomes were measured at baseline when infants were 10 weeks old, post intervention when subjects were 12 months old and follow up when they were 18 months old. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed