NNIW102 - Session 3 - Breastfeeding and later risk of obesity and NCDs – how strong is the evidence?​

Dr. Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri explains how breastfeeding provides optimal infant nutrition and reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. She delves into the biological mechanisms behind these protective effects, including the role of breast milk composition, feeding methods, epigenetics, hormonal influences, gut microbiome development, and early shaping of food preferences.​