Study of Early Infant Diet on Growth and Development

Effects of Diet on Metabolism, Body Composition, Brain Function in Infants/Children

The purpose of this study is to characterize physical growth, body composition, dietary intake, neurobehavioral development, and brain function of infants and children fed mostly breast-milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula during their first year of life. Children are followed from age 2 months to age 6 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy Infants
• Birth weight = 6 to 9 lbs
• Mostly fed breast milk, milk-based formula, soy-based formula
• Mother over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unhealthy pregnancy
• Illness during pregnancy or for the child that could interfere with the study parameters