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Friday, April 20, 2007

European Study Links Childhood Obesity to Protein and Formula

A study conducted by the EU Childhood Obesity Programme finds that the low-protein content in baby formula, which may have metabolic, endocrinal and developmental benefits for infants, may play a role in kids and obesity. The study also found evidence that obesity later in life is determined in early childhood - although the researchers did say that more research is needed.
"Professor Berthold Koletzko, project coordinator from the University of Munich, Germany, said the results 'emphasise the importance of promotion of and support for breastfeeding, together with the development of the right composition of infant formula, and support for the choice of appropriate complementary food.'"
Nearly 1000 infants took part of the 3 1/2 year long study which compared breast-fed and formula-fed babies. The study took careful to note the amount of protein and calories each child was fed. Read more online.

Labels: infant, protein, formula

Posted By: Aspen Education Group