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NEWBORN NUTRITION

NEWBORN NUTRITION. Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan By Rhonda Barlow-Chatham county For:. Objectives. The purpose of this presentation is to: Discuss the varied types of infant formula Discuss the preparation steps for infant formula

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NEWBORN NUTRITION

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  1. NEWBORN NUTRITION Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan By Rhonda Barlow-Chatham county For:

  2. Objectives The purpose of this presentation is to: • Discuss the varied types of infant formula • Discuss the preparation steps for infant formula • Discuss safety hazards involved in preparing infant formula.

  3. What is Formula? • Formula • Commercially manufactured milk product • Designed to support infant growth • Types • Cow Milk • Soy-based • Protein hydrolysate

  4. Why Use Formula? • When breastfeeding an infant is not possible or desired • If supplemental feeding is desired in addition to breastfeeding

  5. Cow’s Milk Formulas • Most used and best tolerated • Cow’s milk is altered to resemble human milk • Cow’s milk protein allergies are possible

  6. Soy-Based Formulas • Possible cow’s milk allergy alternative • Vegan infants • Cow’s milk allergies = soy milk allergies

  7. Protein Hydrolysate Formulas • Hypoallergenic formulas • Family history of milk/soy allergies • Cow’s milk pre-digested • Easier to digest • Allergic reaction less likely

  8. Other Specialized Formulas • Premature infants/babies • Infants/babies with specific medical conditions

  9. Why Not Regular Cow’s Milk? • Cow’s milk have too many nutrients for humans • Cow’s milk = iron deficiency • Commercial formulas = known needed nutrients • Infants need iron to grow and develop

  10. Types of Formula Preparations • Powdered • Least expensive • 1 scoop powdered/2 oz. water • Concentrated liquid • Most popular • 1 ounce formula/1 ounce water • Ready-to-feed • Water not needed • Most convenient • Most sterile for of infant formula • Most expensive

  11. Generic vs. Brand-Name • All infant formula = same nutrient density • Formula Standards • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Raw ingredients may vary

  12. DHA and ARA • Fatty acids / lipids • Naturally passed from mom to infant in pregnancy • Naturally occurring in breastmilk • Development of infant’s eyesight and brain • DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid • ARA = Arachidonic Acid • Long term benefits unknown

  13. Probiotics • Promote healthy bacteria growth • Mimic immune benefits of breast milk • Long term benefits unknown

  14. Levels of DHA and ARA All infant formulas sold in the United States use the same source of DHA & ARA. The only difference among formula brands is the amount of DHA & ARA.

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