Effects of Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding in Infants During the First Year

This is an evidence-based practice project designed to answer the PICOT question, “In infants, how does breastfeeding compared to formula feeding affect growth and development within the first year?” Databases including CINAHL, PubMed, and MeSH were utilized to synthesize primarily peer-reviewed journal articles using Penn State’s library database access. Research identified consistent, positive relationships between infant health outcomes and breastfeeding.

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Work Title Effects of Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding in Infants During the First Year
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  1. Mackenzie Weagley
  2. Peyton Ramp
  3. Peter Andrews
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  1. Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival 2021
  2. Undergraduate Research
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Poster
Acknowledgments
  1. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Unger
Publication Date April 16, 2021
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Deposited April 10, 2021

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    • *This project was awarded 1st place in the Research Project category*
    • This is an evidence-based practice project designed to answer the PICOT question, “In infants, how does breastfeeding compared to formula feeding affect growth and development within the first year?” Databases including CINAHL, PubMed, and MeSH were utilized to synthesize primarily peer-reviewed journal articles using Penn State’s library database access. Research identified consistent, positive relationships between infant health outcomes and breastfeeding.
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