کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2809781 | 1158082 | 2006 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Breast-feeding is the ideal form of nutrition for the first 6 months of infant life. Breast-fed children can expect a lower incidence of common childhood infections. Mothers who breast-feed can expect a significant reduction in their risk for breast cancer, and 6 months of breast-feeding can help prevent future obesity in some infants. In infants with a family history of asthma, the breast-fed child can expect a significant reduction in the risk for developing asthma during childhood. Breast-feeding should not be attempted by an HIV-infected mother living in a developed country, but a short course of zidovudine can reduce the risk of transmission. Ingested food proteins can be passed from mother to child during breast-feeding. There is increased potential for children of diabetic mothers to develop impaired glucose tolerance and obesity. There would be benefit to some breast-fed children if low quantities of supplemental iron and, in rare cases, zinc were added to their diets in the first 6 months of life.
Journal: Nutrition Research - Volume 26, Issue 8, August 2006, Pages 379–384