Study of Early Infant Diet on Growth and Development

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute600 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to characterize physical growth, body composition, dietary intake, neurobehavioral development, and brain function of infants and children fed mostly breast-milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula during their first year of life. Children are followed from age 2 months to age 6 years.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

600

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

No interventionDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 MonthMax age: 3 MonthsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Infants * Birth weight = 6 to 9 lbs * Mostly fed breast milk, milk-based formula, soy-based formula * Mother over 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Unhealthy pregnancy * Illness during pregnancy or for the child that could interfere with the study parameters

Locations (1)

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Growth and development

Time frame: yearly, 1-6 years

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