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[Growth, acceptance, and tolerance with a new milk formula]
1Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile.
Revista Chilena De Pediatria
|March 1, 1991
Summary
A modified cow's milk formula (LPM) was compared to standard powdered cow's milk (LP) in infants. The modified formula demonstrated comparable growth and tolerance, suggesting it as a viable alternative for infant nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Infant Formula Development
Background:
- Infant feeding practices are crucial for growth and development.
- Cow's milk-based formulas are common but can present tolerance issues.
- Evaluating modified formulas is essential for optimizing infant nutrition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of a modified cow's milk formula (LPM) compared to standard powdered cow's milk (LP).
- To evaluate infant growth, tolerance, and acceptability of LPM.
- To determine the suitability of LPM as an alternative infant formula.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 2,097 infants in Santiago, Chile.
- Comparison of LPM (1,119 infants) versus LP (978 infants) over 4 months.
- Monitoring of anthropometric data, morbidity, acceptability, and tolerance.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in growth (95-100% NCHS standards) between groups.
- LPM showed slightly higher energy and lower protein intake.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms were infrequent and similar in younger infants; slightly higher in older infants on LPM.
- Acceptability (study withdrawal) was not significantly different between LPM and LP.
Conclusions:
- The modified cow's milk formula (LPM) supports adequate infant growth.
- LPM is a well-tolerated alternative to standard powdered cow's milk for infants.
- Further monitoring may be beneficial for specific gastrointestinal signs in older infants.