251
Participants
Start Date
January 31, 2006
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2009
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2009
Healthy milk intake
In addition to the standard nutrition counselling, the intervention group will receive specific information regarding healthy milk intake (2 cups per day, maximum 16 ounces) and the potential negative health effects of prolonged bottle use and excessive milk intake including anemia, iron depletion, and dental carries.
Standard nutrition counselling
Parents of children will receive nutrition counselling via trained study personnel, including recommendations for iron containing food choices and timing of cow's milk introduction. This group will also receive a colourful nutrition book.
The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
The Hospital for Sick Children
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