Effect of Human Milk Appetite Hormones, Macronutrients, and Infant Characteristics on Gastric Emptying and Breastfeeding Patterns of Term Fully Breastfed Infants

Effect of Human Milk Appetite Hormones, Macronutrients, and Infant Characteristics on Gastric Emptying and Breastfeeding Patterns of Term Fully Breastfed Infants

Human milk (HM) components influence infant feeding patterns and nutrient intake, yet it is unclear how they influence gastric emptying (GE), a key component of appetite regulation. This study analyzed GE of a single breastfeed, HM appetite hormones/macronutrients and demographics/anthropometrics/bo...

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Main Authors: Zoya Gridneva, Sambavi Kugananthan, Anna R. Hepworth, Wan J. Tie, Ching T. Lai, Leigh C. Ward, Peter E. Hartmann, Donna T. Geddes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
human milk
term breastfed infants
gastric emptying
feeding frequency
ultrasound
stomach volumes
appetite hormones
macronutrients
feed volume
anthropometrics
body composition
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/1/15

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