Protein, Peptides and Amino acids: Role in Infant Feeding

Growth & Development

Gut Microbiota

Low Birth Weight

Nutrition & Disease Management

25.05.2015

In her presentation Sophie Nutten examined the role of proteins and amino acids in infant feeding. Breastfeeding is the gold standard for infant feeding due to breast milk composition and its benefits on infant health. However if breastfeeding is not possible, infant formula as similar to breast milk as possible in its composition should be given to allow for appropriate growth and optimal development. Cow’s milk composition has a very different protein profile and allergies are associated with specific protein components and that allegenicity can be decreased by partially hydrolyzing or extensively hydrolyzing.

Author(s): Sophie Nutten

Sophie Nutten

Presented at

86th Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop: Protein in Neonatal and Infant Nutrition: Recent Updates

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