Milk Types and Fish Oil in 9- to 12-Month-Old Infants

The Importance of Complementary Feeding on Growth, Nutritional Status and Markers for Disease. An Intervention Study With Milk Types and LC-PUFA Supplements in 9- to 12-Month-Old Infants

The objective of this intervention study is to examine the effect of whole cow's milk versus infant formula as primary milk sources with or without supplements of n-3 LCPUFA for growth, nutritional status, development, risk factors for later diseases and the impact on the intestinal microbiota and inflammation in 9 - 12 months old infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton infants
• Born >= 37 wk of gestation
• Birth weight > 2500g
• >= 5th percentile for gestational age
• A 5-min Apgar score >= 7
• Daily consumption of cow's milk or formula

Exclusion Criteria:

• No major complications at birth or in fetal life
• No chronic diseases