Early-Life Metabolic and Hormonal Markers in Blood and Growth until Age 2 Years: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Infants Fed a Modified Low-Protein Infant Formula

Early-Life Metabolic and Hormonal Markers in Blood and Growth until Age 2 Years: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Infants Fed a Modified Low-Protein Infant Formula

Background: High protein intake in early life is associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity. Dietary protein intake may be a key mechanistic modulator through alterations in endocrine and metabolic responses. Objective: We aimed to determine the impact of different protein intake of infa...

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Main Authors: Stefanie M. P. Kouwenhoven, Manja Fleddermann, Martijn J. J. Finken, Jos W. R. Twisk, Eline M. van der Beek, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Bert J. M. van de Heijning, Dewi van Harskamp, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Berthold V. Koletzko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
early childhood
infant nutrition
growth
body composition
childhood obesity
protein intake
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1159

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