A selected review of breast-feeding recommendations

作者：Weinstein Mark E^*; Oleske James M; Bogden John D

来源：Nutrition Research, 2006, 26(8): 379-384.

DOI：10.1016/j.nutres.2006.07.002

• breast-feeding
• breast cancer
• asthma
• HIV transmission
• zinc
• iron

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.

• 出版日期2006-8