Outcomes of an early feeding practices intervention to prevent childhood obesity

Cluster RCT in Australia (n=698 first-time mothers, infants 4-6 months at enrolment). NOURISH: anticipatory guidance on responsive feeding (parent decides what/when, child decides whether/how-much; avoid food-as-reward, avoid pressure to eat). At 2 years, intervention group showed lower rates of food avoidance and pressuring feeding practices, with modest BMI z-score advantage. Demonstrates that early responsive-feeding intervention is feasible and changes parent practice; effects on long- term obesity require longer follow-up.