Desarrollo pondoestatural y psicomotor en niños alimentados con leche materna en comparación con los alimentados con leche de fórmula

Abstract

Breast milk is the natural food for babies because it provides ideal nutrition and is one of the most effective ways to ensure the health and survival of children. However, the World Health Organization points out that worldwide, almost two out of every three children under one year of age are not exclusively breastfed during the first six months of life as recommended; a number that has not improved in recent decades. Therefore, the objective of this study is to compare physical growth and psychomotor development in breast-fed children compared to formula-fed children. The findings obtained in this research indicate that breastfeeding seems to prevent the appearance of undesirable health problems such as excessive weight gain, which has been associated with formula feeding. Because of the results described, breastfeeding should be encouraged as the best and safest way to feed infants.