Infant Feeding and the Development of Obesity:
What Does the Science Tell Us?

Agenda

International Formula Council Symposium

Experimental Biology
San Diego Convention Center
Room 30 A/B
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Moderator: Dr. Linda Adair - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Welcome/Introduction and Discussion of Methods Appropriate for Infant Feeding Studies:
Dr. Linda Adair - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Impact of Early Feeding Practices on Childhood Obesity:  Effect on the Offspring
Dr. Nancy Butte - Baylor University

Breastfeeding and Obesity-results from a randomized clinical trial from Belarusse
Dr. Michael Kramer - McGill University

Breastfeeding and Type 2 Diabetes in the Youth of Three Ethnic Groups
Dr. Elizabeth Mayer-Davis - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Using Sibling Pairs to Study Infant Feeding and Obesity Later in Life
Dr. David Barker - Oregon Health and Science University
Dr. Pierrie O'Tierney (presenter) - Oregon Health and Science University

Sponsored by the International Formula Council, with assistance from the Life Sciences Research Office.

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