Infant Nutrition - Infant Formula

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• What types of formulas are suitable for formula-fed infants and for what duration?  

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• What types of formulas are suitable for formula-fed infants and for what duration?  

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• How much infant formula do healthy full-term formula-fed infants of different ages consume?  

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• Is homemade evaporated milk formula a suitable alternative to breastmilk or commercial infant formula for infant feeding?  

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• Is there a benefit to feeding formula supplemented with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) to healthy term infants?  

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• Why is iron-fortified formula recommended for formula-fed term infants? What is the recommended level of iron fortification in formula?  

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• Why is iron-fortified formula recommended for formula-fed term infants? What is the recommended level of iron fortification in formula?  

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• What are the indications for the use of follow-up formulas?  

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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?  

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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?  

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• What are the concerns with using water that is at least 70 degrees Celsius for reconstituting powdered infant formula?  

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• 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?  

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• When is it warranted to feed low lactose or lactose free formula to formula-fed, preterm infants?  

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• What are the indications and contraindications for feeding term infants and/or toddlers a lactose-free formula?  

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• What are the recommendations for the preparation, use, handling and storage of infant formula?  

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• Powdered Infant Formula - Microbiological Issues Background

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• Infant Nutrition - Infant Formula Practice Guidance Toolkit

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