The Impact of Dietary Protein in Complementary Foods on Infant Growth and Body Composition in a Population Facing the Double Burden of Malnutrition: Protocol for a Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study

BackgroundProtein is an essential macronutrient with an important role during complementary feeding. Low protein intake contributes to undernutrition while high intake, especially from animal sources, may increase obesity risk. However, the influences of different protein sources (dairy, meat, and p...

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Main Authors: Kittisakmontri, Kulnipa, Lanigan, Julie, Wells, Jonathan C K, Fewtrell, Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2020-09-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:http://www.researchprotocols.org/2020/9/e18112/