Infant Nutrition Q&A
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FAQ References
[1] ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition. (2009). Journal Pediatric Gastroenterology Nutrition, 49:112-25
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[7] European Food Safety Authority (2014) Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of infant and follow-on formulae: EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), EFSA Journal, 12(7): 3760
[8] Koletzko S, Niggemann B, Arato A et al (2012) Diagnostic approach and management of cow's-milk protein allergy in infants and children: ESPGHAN GI Committee practical guidelines. European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 55(2):221-9.
[9] Bhatia J, Greer F. (2008) Use of soy protein-based formulas in infant feeding. Pediatrics. 121(5)
[10] British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric Group position statement on use of soya protein for infants (October 2010). Avail;able on request from [email protected]
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