Type of milk feeding affects hematological parameters and serum lipid profile in Japanese infants.

Background: Type and volume of infant feeding determines infant growth, hematological parameters, and serum lipids.

Methods: Study subjects consisted of 103 infants who were born vaginally at term, with birthweight >2200 g. Milk feeding amount, type, and anthropometry were measured at 1 and 6 months.

Nutritional status of lactating mothers and their breast milk concentration of iron, zinc and copper in rural Vietnam.

Breast milk is considered to be the best nutrient source for infants. However, nutritional compositions of breast milk in developing countries, especially among malnourished women, have not been fully investigated. This study aimed to assess nutritional status and nutrient composition of breast milk in lactating mothers in rural Vietnam.