The basics of prescribing infant formulas

C J W Owens; I L Labuschagne; Martani J Lombard

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

Issue

Vol 54, No 1 - January/February 2012

Section

CPD

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