By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 11 2026 Early feeding choices may shape long-term weight outcomes, but new research shows the relationship is complex and influenced by multiple factors beyond infancy. Study: Infant Diet Is Associated With BMI Later in Childhood: A Nation-Wide Mother-Child Cohort Study in Iceland (ICE-MCH) . Image Credit: MNStudio / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Maternal & Child Nutrition , researchers investigated the