Impact of Early Infant Nutrition on Growth in Term Infants

This module explores critical aspects of infant nutrition and growth, focusing on the implications of early weight gain, energetic efficiency, macronutrient composition and strategies for optimizing infant formula. Participants will delve into the complexities of overfeeding and its consequences on infant health, emphasizing the significance of balanced nutrition during early developmental stages.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 1.0 (Valid until March 28, 2027)

Performance Indicators:

• 11.2.1 Evaluates product characteristics, ingredients and claims in order to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 8.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro- and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.
• 8.1.3 Evaluates the chemical nature and composition of food quality, acceptability, and compatibility to inform product development, menu planning and food preparation techniques.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss overfeeding and the implications of early weight gain in infants.
2. Discuss how macronutrient type, structure, and positioning as found in human milk impact efficiency of growth in infants.
3. Identify strategies of modifying components of infant formula to improve energetic efficiency.

Speakers

Marguerite Drowica Sheehan, MS, RDN, CDN

Marguerite Drowica Sheehan, MS, RDN, CDN is an employee of ByHeart and in her role supports research, publications and medical education. She authored a blog post titled "The Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gut Microbiota" published in 2021 for Biomedical Healing for Kids as part of her dietetic internship. She has no other COI to report.

Diana Orenstein, MS, MS Ed, RDN, LDN

Diana Orenstein, MS, MS Ed, RDN, LDN is an employee of ByHeart and in her role supports research, publications and medical education. She was a co-author of the paper titled "Effects of a Novel High-Quality Protein Infant Formula on Energetic Efficiency and Tolerance: A Randomized Trial" published in 2022 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. She has no other COI to report.

Jennifer Nepo

Jennifer Nepo is the Principal of Medparency LLC and serves as a consultant to ByHeart.