Purpose: To explore the relation between breastmilk nutrients and the cognitive abilities of breastfed infants. Phase 1: Near 3 months of age child and mother saliva samples for DNA obtained with breast milk sample. Phase 2: At 6 months of age child participates in electrophysiology session to test recognition memory. Phase 3: At 26 or 38 months of age, children will complete behavioral, dietary, and physical assessments.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
202
Nutrition Research Institute
Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
Relation between recognition memory and maternal FADS genotype
At 6 months of age, during the second session (Phase 2)
Time frame: 6 months
Nutrient content of breastmilk as it relates to FADS genotype
Sample provided in session 1 when the infant was 3-4 months old (Phase 1)
Time frame: 3 to 4 months
Nutrient content of breastmilk as it relates to recognition memory
At 6 months of age, during the second session (Phase 2)
Time frame: 6 months
Relation between declarative memory and breastmilk nutrients
At session 3, when the child was either 26 or 38 months of age (Phase 3)
Time frame: 26 or 38 months
Relation between declarative memory and concurrent nutrients
At session 3, when the child was either 26 or 38 months of age (Phase 3)
Time frame: 26 or 38 months
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