Bio:Heather Petrie is a registered dietitian currently working as a PEN evidence analyst and living in Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours both from Acadia University and a Master of Science degree, with a specialization in nutrition and exercise metabolism from the University of Guelph.
How much infant formula do healthy full-term formula-fed infants of different ages consume?
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Is powdered infant formula a source of bacterial infection and illness among infants and, if so, which infants are at greatest risk?
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What steps can be taken to decrease the risk of Cronobacter spp. infection and illness from powdered infant formula among infants?
What are the concerns with using water that is at least 70 degrees Celsius for reconstituting powdered infant formula?
What is the risk of Cronobacter spp. infection among infants from powdered infant formulas and powdered human milk fortifiers that have been added to human milk?
What are the recommendations for the preparation, use, handling and storage of infant formula?
Powdered Infant Formula - Microbiological Issues Background
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Infant Nutrition - Infant Formula Practice Guidance Toolkit
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