Abstract
Objective: Analyze and describe the connection between breastfeeding and the prevention of obesity to encourage and stimulate even more breastfeeding, reducing the incidence of chronic disease. Bibliographic review: The breastfeeding exclusive for children newborn until 6 months old is extremely important. This unique diet can prevent childhood obesity and other comorbidities. The “firsts 1000 days” between the pregnancy and the 24 months of life are very effective in food development. The nutrients like amino acids and vitamins that the child gets during gestation are so necessary throughout life. Breast milk has the presence of immunoglobulins that is relevant in the prevention of infections in early childhood. The weaning of the child must be a natural way and not force being able to bring loss for the mother and the child. Studies show that when exists premature nutrition with solid food there is a growth in the child’s body weight and stature bringing consequences in adulthood. Final considerations: Breast milk is a fundamental source and very abundant of nutrients for lactating it’s important both for their development and immune memory and prevention of chronic diseases.