Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Breast-feeding appears to program an infant's metabolism, study says

By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times
May 2, 2011, 11:23 a.m.

Breastfeeding is universally recommended as the superior method for feeding infants because it's linked to long-term prevention of various illnesses including asthma, diabetes and obesity. A study released Monday puts more emphasis on breastfeeding by showing it may have a lasting impact on metabolism. FULL STORY

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