Early nutrition
August 5, 2011
ONE in four health care
professionals are unsure if a child
can have too many nutrients, says a
Pfizer Nutrition survey.
Despite this, 61% of those polled
cited overfeeding as the greatest
contributor to unhealthy rapid
weight gain among infants aged 0-
12 months, whilst 59% said too
much food contributed to unhealthy
weight in children aged 1-5 years.
“There is evidence which
suggests high intake of dietary
protein contributed to potentially
unhealthy weight gain in early
childhood,” said Kate Di Prima,
accredited practicing dietitian and
infant nutritionist.
“Whilst nutrients are essential for
a child’s development, too much of
certain nutrients and energy may
negatively impact long-term
health,” she added.
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