Effects of a new amino acid, rice glucose polymer-based, and commercial amino acid-based formulas on growth and protein status of infants with cow's milk protein allergy.

Background: Infants with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) are at risk for nutrient inadequacy and impaired growth.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a new amino acid-based formula (nAAF) compared with commercial amino acid-based formula (cAAF) on growth and protein status of cow's milk protein (CMP)-allergic infants and to compare their growth with those of healthy infants.

Methods: Infants less than 6 months of age with CMPA were enrolled in the nAAF or cAAF groups.

Electronic media use and food intake in Thai toddlers.

Objectives: Viewing electronic media at mealtime is a common coping strategy for feeding difficulties, but its impact on food consumption is not known. We studied the prevalence of electronic media use at mealtime, its association with food intake, and associated factors.

Methods: 138 healthy 18- to 30-month-old children were classified according to the presence of feeding difficulties using the Thai language version of the Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale.