Zinc and iron adequacy and relative importance of zinc/iron storage and intakes among breastfed infants.

ABSTRACT: Neonatal nutrient storage and supplies from breast milk contribute to nutrient status and growth of infants during their early life. This study investigated the adequacy of zinc and iron intakes among breastfed infants during the first 4 months and determined the relative importance of zinc/iron storage versus nutrient intakes with infant's biochemical status and growth. A longitudinal study followed lactating women and their breastfed infants from birth to 4 months postpartum. Cord zinc and ferritin concentrations, as indicators of nutrient storages, were determined. Zinc and iron intakes from breast milk were determined by measurement of breast milk volume together with milk zinc and iron concentrations at 2 and 4 months postpartum. Inadequacy of nutrient intakes was determined using ave

SUBMITTER: Dumrongwongsiri O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8710112 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature