Oral-motor dysfunction at 10 months corrected gestational age in infants born less than 37 weeks preterm.

Feeding difficulties are common in preterm infants. These may be associated with inadequate dietary intake, poor growth, and parental anxiety. Oral-motor dysfunction has been observed in preterm infants during sucking and the early stages of weaning but has not been rigorously studied in later infancy when eating a range of food consistencies.

Does listening to the sound of yourself chewing increase your enjoyment of food?

Background: Anecdotal evidence suggests that listening to oneself eating results in a more pleasurable eating experience. Maximising the sensory experience of eating can result in increased oral intake and is potentially valuable in improving nutritional status in at-risk patients.

Objective: This pilot study investigates the association between listening to the sound of oneself eating and the consequences on enjoyment of eating.