Quantity and Source of Protein during Complementary Feeding and Infant Growth: Evidence from a Population Facing Double Burden of Malnutrition.

Kulnipa KittisakmontriJulie LaniganJonathan C K WellsSuphara ManowongSujitra KaewarreeMary Fewtrell

Published in: Nutrients (2022)

This study showed the distinctive impact of different protein sources during CF on infant growth. A high intake of dairy protein, mainly from infant formula, had a greater impact on weight gain and growth-related hormones.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
protein protein
amino acid
birth weight
risk factors