Safety, Acceptance and Metabolic Effects in Infants Receiving a Novel Low Glycaemic Index follow-on Formula

Safety, Acceptance and Metabolic Effects in Infants Receiving a Novel Low Glycaemic Index follow-on Formula

In this study, the safety, acceptance and metabolic effects in infants receiving a novel low glycaemic index follow-on formula will be investigated.

After 4 week intervention period, metabolic response after feeding is significantly different between a follow-on formula containing low glycaemic carbohydrate and a conventional follow-on formula containing higher glycaemic carbohydrates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• generally healthy infants born
• weight between 10th and 90th percentile for age, according to the EURO Growth guidelines
• age between 5 - 7th month of life at study entry
• fully formula fed for at least 4 weeks before intervention start
• parents/caregivers understand the German language and are able to fill out questionnaires
• parents/caregivers agree to study participation and sign the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute or chronic illness of infant or mother
• drug and/or alcohol abuses of mother
• chronic medication
• participation of the infant in another intervention study
• gestational diabetes of the mother