CPD module: infant feeding

 

After completing this module you should be more aware of:

• the updating of European regulations around infant and follow-on formula.
• the differences between infant formula and follow-on formula.
• the elements of nutrition considered necessary for infants if not being breast-fed.
• the difference between ‘milk’ and ‘formula’ in naming a product.
• permitted sources of protein on which formula is based.
• the use of age-appropriate daily reference intake values.
• the distinction between ‘indispensable’ and ‘conditionally indispensable’ amino acids.
• permitted lipids and the reductions in the maximum levels of the long chain fatty acids, linoleic acid and erucic acid.
• permitted carbohydrates and required minerals and vitamins.
• the recent reduction in the vitamin D level in formula.
• labelling requirements and the promotion of breastfeeding over formula.
• restrictions on the marketing of infant formula. 

 

 

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