The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning that powdered milk 'formulas' for older babies and toddlers do not offer nutritional benefits and are unnecessary.
Powdered milk products for infants older than 6 months or toddlers 12 months and up might not live up to the claims on the packaging, a new report states. Although these products are often lumped in with infant formula, the American Academy of Pediatrics is warning that they do not offer the same nutritional benefits and should not be used as a replacement for human milk or cow’s milk.
When it comes to formulas for older children, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not enforce any specific requirements, as the AAP stated in its press release. 'As a result, composition of these drinks is unregulated by the FDA and their promotion is typically characterized by misleading claims,' George J. Fuchs III, MD, FAAP, a lead author of the report, stated in the release.
Fuchs also calls for companies to clarify the difference between powdered milk for toddlers and 'medically necessary pediatric formulas,' the latter of which are nutritionally complete. The researchers call for these products to be labeled as something other than formula, such as 'toddler drink' or 'toddler beverage,' and for them to be displayed separately from formula in stores.
The AAP recommends that mothers continue breastfeeding their infants while supplementing with appropriate foods starting at around 6 months of age until or beyond 2 years old. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Babies who are not breastfed should receive 'standard infant formula' along with 'age-appropriate solid foods' starting at 4 to 6 months of age, per the AAP. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.
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