You are what you eat! Is this for real?

It is certainly no secret that nutrition in the first few years of life, when growth is rapid, plays a major role in long-term health outcomes in regard to both optimal growth and obesity prevention. Formula fed infants gain weight faster than breastfed infants and weight gain is greater in formula fed infants receiving isocaloric formulas with higher protein content. Although the evidence favors promoting breast milk over formula feedings, there is little evidence-based guidance as to which complementary feeds should be given to promote optimal growth and to prevent obesity.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research