Effects of Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) - Enriched Formula With Reduced Energy and Protein Content on Growth and Development

Double-blinded Interventional Study on the Effects of MFGM-enriched Formula With Reduced Energy and Protein Content on Growth and Development

Formula-fed infants differ from breast-fed infants in the growth pattern, risk for obesity and cardiovascular diseases, neurological development and morbidity in infections.

The investigators' hypothesis is that a modified formula with reduced energy and protein content and enrichment with Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) containing bioactive proteins and phospholipids will reduce the difference between formula-fed and breast-fed infants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Term infants with birth weight 2500-4500 gr
• Fed with breastmilk only or formula only before 2 months of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic illness