Improving infant feeding to prevent obesity by slowing down milk delivery
Managing Excess Infant Energy Intake by Increasing Satiation Responsiveness in Dyadic Feeding Interactions
This study is looking at how changing the speed of milk delivery during feeding can help babies learn to manage their hunger and prevent obesity, and it’s for parents who want to support their little ones' healthy eating habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906173 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changing the speed of milk delivery during feeding can help infants manage their energy intake and prevent obesity. By observing interactions between infants and their mothers during feeding, the study aims to understand how different feeding approaches affect infants' appetite and eating behaviors. The researchers will analyze factors such as how infants signal fullness and how mothers respond to these cues, comparing behaviors during both slower and faster feeding sessions. The goal is to develop effective strategies that promote healthier feeding practices in early childhood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants aged 2-4 months who may be at risk for excessive weight gain.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those with established obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new feeding strategies that help prevent obesity in infants and promote healthier growth patterns.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that slower feeding can reduce intake and weight gain, suggesting that this approach may be effective in managing infant energy intake.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crandall, Amanda K — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Crandall, Amanda K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.