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Early infant feeding and long-term consequences (obesity)

Growth & Development

Nutrition Health & Wellness

Obesity

14.12.2018

1 min read

High protein intake in early stage of life is associated with accelerated weight gain during infancy and early childhood, which is a strong predictor of childhood and adult obesity. After birth, promotion of breastfeeding beyond 6 months is important to prevent excessive weight gain during infancy. This presentation focus on the impact of high protein intake in infancy on long term health.