1. NEWBORN NUTRITION Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan
By Rhonda Barlow-Chatham county
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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. The only difference among formula brands is the amount of DHA & ARA.
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.