Keywords

complementary feeding, obesity, pediatrics, primary care

Authors

1. Graf, Michelle D. MSN, RN, FNP
2. Karp, Sharon M. PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC
3. Lutenbacher, Melanie PhD, MSN, FAAN
4. Wasser, Heather PhD, MPH, RD, IBCLC
5. Bushaw, Andrea PhD, RN, CPNP
6. Dietrich, Mary S. PhD, MS

Abstract

Abstract: Babies' earliest food experiences have a lifelong impact on eating preferences and dietary habits, laying the foundation for obesity risk. NPs have the opportunity to provide education about healthy infant feeding practices before the growth trajectory becomes abnormal and focus intensive education on at-risk families.