Study of Early Infant Diet on Growth and Development

The purpose of this study is to characterize physical growth, body composition, dietary intake, neurobehavioral development, and brain function of infants and children fed mostly breast-milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula during their first year of life. Children are followed from age 2 months to age 6 years.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

1 month–3 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy Infants
Birth weight = 6 to 9 lbs
Mostly fed breast milk, milk-based formula, soy-based formula
Mother over 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Unhealthy pregnancy
Illness during pregnancy or for the child that could interfere with the study parameters

Treatment and study plan

No Intervention

Device

Primary outcomes

Growth and development

Time frame: yearly, 1-6 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Diet on Metabolism, Body Composition, Brain Function in Infants/Children

Acronym: Beginnings

Important dates

Study start: 2002
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Feb 15, 2008
Registry last updated: Jan 20, 2026

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