http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/01/21085143/0 see chapter 5: (executive summary) "Breastfeeding and nutrition in childhood * Children who had been breastfed had a healthier diet in childhood than those who had not been breastfed. * Children who were breastfed were more likely to snack on fruit (a difference of 11% between those who were breastfed and those who were not), and more likely to snack on savoury snacks like cheese than children who were never breastfed (again, a difference of 11%). * Children who were breastfed were also less likely to snack on crisps between meals. * Children who had not been breastfed were more likely to eat sweets (a 7% difference) and more likely to consume sugary drinks more than once a day than breastfed children (14% difference). * There was a socio-economic effect related to children's breastfeeding history. Children of wealthier households, born to mothers with more qualifications and more advantaged socio-economic backgrounds were more likely to be breastfed. * A child's breastfeeding history seems to have a significant, yet small, effect on the child's BMI in later childhood. Children who had been breastfed were marginally more likely (by 3%) to have a 'normal' weight, and marginally less likely (by 3%) to be obese." Magda Sachs Registered Breastfeeding Supporter The Breastfeeding Network, UK *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome