Effects of Early Nutrition on Growth

Effects of Early Nutrient Intake on Growth and Body Composition

The primary objective of the study is to compare the growth of infants fed standard infant formula with infants fed a reduced calorie and protein formula.

Inclusion Criteria:

• good health
• singleton birth with gestational age 37-42 weeks
• infant's birth weight >or = to 2500 grams
• exclusive breastfeeding or exclusively formula feeding
• within a defined geographical boundary
• mother has no problems communicating in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• adverse maternal, fetal or infant medical history
• congenital disease or malformation affecting growth or development
• illness or social problems in mother or infant
• temporary residents