title: Contemporary aspects of infant feeding.
abstract: Early dietary influences, even before birth, can have an effect on growth, which in turn has a profound influence on adult health. Formula-fed infants have a different growth pattern from that of breast-fed babies and a greater risk of developing obesity. However, infant formulas, when correctly prepared and handled, are a safe alternative for mothers who do not wish to or are unable to breast feed. A balanced view of the nutritional benefits of breast milk and infant feed formulas allows professionals to share sound advice with mothers.
authors.affiliation: Childhood Nutrition Research Centre, Institute of Child Health London.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: D001903:Bottle Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D001942:Breast Feeding; D053198:Child Nutrition Sciences / Q000193:education; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D041943:Infant Formula / Q000737:chemistry; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D008297:Male; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000737:chemistry; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins