Lecture 9 - Infant Formula Flashcards
what is the infant formula recommendation
if an infant is not breastfed, then an infant formula should be used until the infant is one year of age
what are the three types of infant formula on the shelves
infant formula
follow on formula
infant formula products for special dietary use
who is infant formula suitable for
infants 0 - <12 months
who is follow on formula suitable for
infants 6 - <12 months
in New Zealand infant formula is regulated under …
under standard 2.9.1 - Infant Formula Products and Schedule 29 - Special Purpose Foods in the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code
Standard 2.9.1 specifies the mandatory …..
nutrient content for infant formula and follow on formula to ensure that the nutrition requirements of infants aged up to 12 months are met
standard 2.9.1 includes labelling requirements …..
for infant formula products and specifically prohibits some types of claims, images and symbols
what is the purpose of the proposal P1028
to ensure infant formula remains safe, suitable and takes account of current science, market developments and the international regulatory context
the proposal P1028 is a revision of what and when is the transition period
revision of 5 standards and 8 schedules, transition period of 5 years
what are the key amendments of the P1028 proposal
- prohibiting cross contamination of other similar products on infant formula product labels
- mandating NIP to better assist caregivers in informed choice
- restriction on the sale of special medical purpose products, to ensure appropriate access and use
majority of infant formula health claims are …..
poorly supported
the Paleo DIY infant formula recipe was made from
liver, cod liver oil, bone broth and had no assurance for the safety, nutritional quality or appropriateness for infants
what was the concerns with the Paleo DIY infant formula recipe
infants have immature GI tracts
the upper limits for vitamin A, high in sodium, protein and iron
also microbiological risks
what did Pete Evens release in 2015
DIY infant formula
what did Chelsea Winter release in 2020
she called it an alternative dairy free formula, which was then changed to toddler milk as it was not appropriate for infants
what breast milk alternatives are not recommended for infants <12 months
- cows milk in replace of BM or formula
- plant based milk in replace of BM or formula
- evaporated milk
- condensed milk
what are the two types of protein in infant formula
casein and whey
which protein is digested more quickly and why is the other one slower
whey is quickly digested whereas casein forms curds that are more slowly digested, resulting in slower gastric emptying