Table 1 Sample characteristics at birth and at the time of first complementary food introduction
From: TAS2R38 bitter taste genotype is associated with complementary feeding behavior in infants
Bitter-sensitive infants (n = 86) | Bitter-insensitive infants (n = 45) | |
|---|---|---|
At birth | ||
Gestational age (weeks) | 39.3 ± 1.1 | 39.4 ± 1.4 |
First-born | 61/86 (70.9%) | 35/45 (77.8%) |
Males | 43/86 (50%) | 28/45 (62.2%) |
Weight (g) | 3370 ± 440 | 3420 ± 400 |
Length (cm) | 50 ± 2 | 50 ± 2 |
Cranial circumference (cm) | 34.4 ± 1.2 | 34.7 ± 1.3 |
Exclusive breastfeeding | 76/86 (88.4%) | 33/45 (73.3%) |
At the time of first complementary food introduction | ||
Days of life at first complementary food introduction | 167 ± 24 | 167 ± 20 |
Weight at 6 months (g) | 7875 ± 899 | 8045 ± 1157 |
Length at 6 months (cm) | 68.3 ± 3.4 | 68.4 ± 3.7 |
Cranial circumference at 6 months (cm) | 43.1 ± 1.7 | 43.5 ± 2.2 |
Ongoing breastfeeding | 62/86 (72%) | 28/45 (62%) |