Powerful Tips for Preventing Obesity in Your Kids #1 – Moms, Breastfeed Your Infant!

We might as well start at the beginning, as in the day that your baby is born!  Research supports the idea that children who are breastfed are less likely to become obese; however, the extent and duration of breastfeeding is important. The rationale for this is not entirely clear, but some factors may include the specific make-up of human milk, and the infant's ability, when breastfeeding, to independently appreciate fullness and decide when to eat and when to stop.  As a result of this evidence and as a part of the effort to prevent obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed their newborns for the first 6-12 months of life. Refer to the American Academy of Pediatrics website for more information on this and countless other topics concerning your child, www.AAP.org.

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