RAISE (Raising Infants to Be Smart Eaters) Pilot Study.

Many of the complex determinants of obesity originate during infancy when small changes in the environment can permanently influence appetite, behavior, and energy metabolism. Parent feeding style ("how" rather than "what" to feed) has emerged as a potentially important factor in early obesity prevention. (1) To assess the feasibility of conducting a brief responsive feeding education intervention by public health nurses during routine well-baby visits.