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  1. 1. Does growth of Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in infant formula have an impact on its probiotic features?

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Astrid Hägg; Carolin Marklund; [2022]
    Keywords : probiotics; postbiotics; Limosilactobacillus reuteri; gastrointestinal tract; infant formula;

    Abstract : The human gut microbiota establishes at birth and forms a life-long relationship with its host. A rich diversity in the microbiota has been suggested as a key association for healthy individuals. To ensure a microbial equilibrium, clinically proven beneficial bacteria in the form of probiotics can be applied. READ MORE

  3. 2. Decreasing barrier while maintaining shelf-life for highly sensitive products - A more recyclable and sustainable packaging for infant formula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Eva Weishaupt; [2020]
    Keywords : infant formula; packaging material; lipid oxidation; TBARS assay; shelf-life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With increasing concerns about environmental impacts of the food that is consumed, so is also the concern about packaging materials. This also comprises the packaging that is currently used to pack infant formula (IF), very often containing aluminum as the barrier material. READ MORE

  4. 3. Macronutrients in human milk and infant formula : bioactivity and health effects

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Samantha Christensen Echavez; [2019]
    Keywords : macronutrients; human milk; infant formula; bioactive compounds; health effects;

    Abstract : Human milk has been considered the ultimate food for infants to optimize their growth and development, but it has lately also shown to impact longterm health. Infant formula is the complementary food to neonates who are not breastfed, and its nutrients should mimic human milk as close as possible. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effect of breastfeeding on educational – and labour market success

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ronja Grundsten; [2017]
    Keywords : Breastfeeding Propensity score matching Health economics Education Earnings; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Does being breastfed as a baby lead to better achievements in education and on the labour market as an adolescent and adult? Investing money on interventions promoting and sustaining breastfeeding might lead to more human capital and be an economic gain in the long-run. Breastfeeding has many health-related benefits for both mother and child, nevertheless breast milk all too often gets substituted for infant formula. READ MORE

  6. 5. Breastfeeding attitudes and confidence among mothers in a rural area of Thailand

    University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Hanna Westmar; Lisa Johansson; [2013]
    Keywords : Breastfeeding; Thailand; Attitude; Confidence; Family;

    Abstract : Attitudes and confidence among women can predict the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. The longer duration of breastfeeding, the more advantages there are for both mother and child. READ MORE