Human Milk Casein and Whey Protein and Infant Body Composition over the First 12 Months of Lactation

Human Milk Casein and Whey Protein and Infant Body Composition over the First 12 Months of Lactation

Human milk (HM) influences infant feeding patterns and body composition (BC). This small proof-of concept longitudinal study investigated relationships between infant/maternal BC and HM casein, whey and total protein during the first 12 months of lactation. BC of breastfeeding dyads (n = 20) was mea...

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Main Authors: Zoya Gridneva, Wan J. Tie, Alethea Rea, Ching Tat Lai, Leigh C. Ward, Kevin Murray, Peter E. Hartmann, Donna T. Geddes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
casein
whey
protein
breastfeeding
infant
body composition
bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy
ultrasound skinfolds
human milk
calculated daily intakes
lactation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1332

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