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Lecture 9: Infant Formula Flashcards

1
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If an infant is not BF, then an infant formula should be used until…

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The infant is 1 year of age

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What are the three types of infant formula products?

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  1. Infant formula (0-12 months)
  2. Follow on formula (6-12 months)
  3. Special dietary formula
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3
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How is infant formula regulated in NZ?

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HIGHLY regulated

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4
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What is standard 2.9.1?

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Infant formula products

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5
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What is schedule 29?

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Special purpose foods

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What are some of the NZ formula regulations? (Standard 2.9.1 Schedule 29)

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  • Specifies mandatory nutrient content
  • Labelling requirements
  • Controls food additives
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7
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What is proposal P1028?

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Looking at making changes to the current regulations

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What are the key amendments of proposal P1028?

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  • Prohibiting cross-promotion
  • Mandading NIP
  • Restriction on the sale of special medical purpose products
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9
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Majority of infant formula health claims are…

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poorly supported!!!

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10
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How many groups of ingredients have been tied to ‘claims’ in formula?

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41 groups

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11
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How many claims have been made related to formula ingredients?

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1884 claims

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12
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What percent of claims were not specific to an ingredient?

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50%

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13
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What percent of claims were supported by evidence?

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26%

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14
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What percent of ‘evidence’ relating to formula claims were funded by formula companies or had authors with industry connections?

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88% - what influence did they have?

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15
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What are the 5 most common infant formula claims?

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  • Supports brain/eyes/nervous system
  • Strengthens immune system
  • Supports growth/development
  • Easy to digest
  • Management of allergies
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16
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What is paleo DIY infant formula?

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Homemade formula recommended instead of commercially made; raised major safety concern

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17
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What was the Paleo DIY formula made of?

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  • Liver
  • Cod liver oil
  • Bone broth
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18
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What were the main paleo DIY formula safety concerns?

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  • Immature kidneys and GI tract
  • UL for vitamin A, sodium, protein and iron
  • Microbiological risks
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19
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What was the end result of Pete Evans DIY paleo formula?

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  • Book was shelved
  • Accepted changes to recipe
  • Rebranded “Happy Tummy Brew”
  • Moved to 6-12 months
  • Only once a day
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20
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What did Chelsea Winter do in 2020?

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Posted a recipe for an unsafe “dairy-free toddler milk”

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21
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What is the issue with influential people posting their own formula recipes?

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  • Using the word “formula” is misleading
  • Not regulated
  • ‘no nasties’ creating false ideas about formula
  • Dangerous advice
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22
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What alternatives are NOT recommended for infants <12 months?

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  • Cows milk as a drink
  • Plant-based alternatives as a drink
  • Condensed milk
  • Evaporated milk
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23
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What are the two types of protein?

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Casein and whey

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24
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Digestibility of Whey vs Casein

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Whey is quicker whereas casein is slower

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25
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Why does casein have slower digestibility?

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Casein forms curds that are more slowly digested, resulting in slower gastric emptying

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26
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What is the casein:whey ratio of BM?

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40:60

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27
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What is the casein:whey ratio of whey dominant formula?

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40:60 - trying to replicate breastmilk; higher cost as manipulation is required

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28
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What is the casein:whey ratio of casein dominant infant formula?

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80:20 - similar to cows milk; found more in follow up formulas

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29
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What is the formula for when cow’s milk formula is not tolerated?

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Soy formula - extensively hydrolysed, amino acid

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30
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What is the dominant whey protein in BM?

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Alpha-lactoalbumin

31
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Is there alpha-lactoalbumin in formula?

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Low levels

32
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What is the dominant whey protein in cows milk infant formula?

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Beta lactoglobulin

33
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Is beta-lactoglobulin found in BM?

34
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What is the dominant casein in BM?

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Beta-casein

35
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What is the dominant casein in cows milk formula?

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Alpha-casein

36
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What is the dominant casein in goats milk formula?

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Beta-casein

37
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What is the general casein:whey ratio for 0-6 months formula from birth?

38
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What is the general casein:whey ratio for follow on formula (6-12 months)?

39
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Why does follow-up formula have more casein?

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  • GI tract and kidneys are now further developed
  • same composition as cows milk
40
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What do soy formulas NOT contain?

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  • No cows milk
  • No casein
  • No whey
41
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What protein is used in soy-based infant formula?

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Soy protein isolate

42
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Why is soy protein isolate highly digestible?

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Has high amounts of essential amino acids, it is supplemented with methionine, taurine and cartinine (EAAs)

43
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How old are babies that soy-based infant formula recommended for?

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over 6 months

44
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Which has higher protein, BM or formula?

45
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What is the protein content of BM?

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1.5g/100 kcal

46
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What is the protein content of formula?

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2.2g/100 kcal

47
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Formula-fed infants tend to have greater….

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Weight gain compared to BF infants

48
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Protein quality in infant formula is positively associated with…

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Increased risks of overweight and obesity, and these effects may have a long-term impact beyond the first 2 years of life

49
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What did nestle propose in 2019?

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to drop the minimum requirement of protein from 0.45g/100kJ to 0.38g/100kJ for follow up formula

50
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How did FSANZ respond to nestle proposing changes to protein content in follow-up formula?

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Declined - more evidence is required

51
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What is the major CHO in human BM, cows milk and milk-based formulas?

52
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Is lactose intolerance common in infants?

53
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What is the main cause of lactose intolerance in infants?

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Lactase enzyme deficiency

54
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What are the two types of lactase enzyme deficiency?

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Primary and secondary

55
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Is primary or secondary lactase enzyme deficiency more common?

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Secondary; primary is uncommon before 2-3 years of age

56
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What are the symptoms of primary lactase enzyme deficiency?

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  • Diarrhoea
  • Cramps
  • Bloating/gas
  • Vomiting
57
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What does secondary lactase enzyme deficiency result from?

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Small bowel injury; non IgE mediated cows milk allergy or viral gastroenteritis

58
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What do lactose free formulas generally contain rather than lactose?

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Corn-syrup solids

59
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What glucose polymers are the preferred CHO source in infant formula?

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Lactose and glucose

60
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What glucose polymers should be avoided as a CHO source in infant formula? (not mandatory)

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Sucrose and fructose

61
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What percent of the energy in formulas come from fat?

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40-50% energy

62
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What does the ratio of PUFA to saturated fat affect?

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Digestibility and facilitates absorption of calcium and fat from the gut; there is a required ratio

63
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What is the main source of fat in infant formulas?

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Vegetable oils including:
- Corn
- Soy
- Safflower
- Coconut

64
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What are rules for infant formula in relation to essential fatty acids in NZ?

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Formula MUST contain linoleic and alpha-linoleic acid within a specific ratio and range

65
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What are the rules in NZ for LCPUFA’s in infant formula?

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Not required; added to formulas at a cost to the consumer (premium or “gold”)

66
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Why are prebiotics sometimes added to infant formula?

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Oligosaccharides which support growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the GI tract; Immunity?

67
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What are the adverse effects of adding prebiotics to infant formula?

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Increased incidence of diarrhoea, eczema and irritability

68
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Why are probiotics sometimes added to infant formula?

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For the beneficial live microorganisms

69
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Why are organic formulas so expensive?

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They are required to meet formula regulations and organic regulations

70
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What is the NZIFMA Code of Practice 2007?

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Applies to the marketing of infant formula, CANNOT promote 0-6 months infant formula

71
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How much did NZ make from infant formula exports?

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exceeded 1.8 billion

72
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How much is it predicted that NZ will make in 2025 from infant formula exports?

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2.7 billion

73
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What is a common thing that infant formula has been contaminated with?

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Melamine; causing kidney stones and kidney damage

74
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What is melamine?

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Used in plastics, adhesives, countertops, dish ware - organic base chemical rich in nitrogen

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