The basics of prescribing infant formulas

  • C J W Owens Stellenbosch University
  • I L Labuschagne Stellenbosch University
  • Martani J Lombard Stellenbosch University
Keywords: Infant formula, milk, whey protein, infant nutrition, feeding

Abstract

All infant formulas must support the normal growth and development of infants, and this needs to be scientifically demonstrated. Formulas have to contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and so are nutritionally interchangeable, with no evidence indicating that one brand is superior to another.1,2

Author Biographies

C J W Owens, Stellenbosch University
BSc Dietetics Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University
I L Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University
BSc Dietetics Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University
Martani J Lombard, Stellenbosch University
Nutrition Information Centre Stellenbosch University NICUS Manager / Registered Dietician Division of Human Nutrition Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences Stellenbosch University