Association between Breast Milk Composition and Neonates Growth
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 1166
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Dear Colleagues,
The association between breast milk composition and neonatal growth is an important area of research for understanding infant health and development. Studies have shown that breast milk provides essential nutrients, bioactive compounds, and immunological factors crucial for the optimal growth and development of newborns.
Key components of breast milk, such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, play vital roles in supporting various physiological processes in infants, including growth, immune function, and neurodevelopment. For instance, proteins like casein and whey provide amino acids necessary for tissue growth and repair, while lipids, including long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), are critical for brain and visual development.
Moreover, breast milk composition can vary depending on factors such as maternal diet, genetics, and the stage of lactation. These variations may influence neonatal growth patterns and overall health outcomes. Research suggests that breastfed infants often exhibit healthier growth trajectories compared to their formula-fed counterparts, attributed partially to the unique composition of breast milk.
Understanding the intricate relationship between breast milk composition and neonatal growth can have significant implications for public health policies, clinical practices, and maternal education initiatives aimed at promoting breastfeeding and optimizing infant health outcomes. By elucidating the specific components and mechanisms underlying this association, researchers can better tailor interventions and support strategies to ensure the healthy growth and development of newborns.
Dr. Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- breast milk
- newborns
- neonatal growth
- preterm newborns
- public health policies
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The association between breast milk composition and neonatal growth is an important area of research for understanding infant health and development. Studies have shown that breast milk provides essential nutrients, bioactive compounds, and immunological factors crucial for the optimal growth and development of newborns.
Key components of breast milk, such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, play vital roles in supporting various physiological processes in infants, including growth, immune function, and neurodevelopment. For instance, proteins like casein and whey provide amino acids necessary for tissue growth and repair, while lipids, including long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), are critical for brain and visual development.
Moreover, breast milk composition can vary depending on factors such as maternal diet, genetics, and the stage of lactation. These variations may influence neonatal growth patterns and overall health outcomes. Research suggests that breastfed infants often exhibit healthier growth trajectories compared to their formula-fed counterparts, attributed partially to the unique composition of breast milk.
Understanding the intricate relationship between breast milk composition and neonatal growth can have significant implications for public health policies, clinical practices, and maternal education initiatives aimed at promoting breastfeeding and optimizing infant health outcomes. By elucidating the specific components and mechanisms underlying this association, researchers can better tailor interventions and support strategies to ensure the healthy growth and development of newborns
