After reviewing the scientific evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected the proposed health labelling claim that 100% whey based partially hydrolyzed infant formula ( hypo-allergenic or HA formula) reduces the risk of atopic dermatitis in infants not exclusively breastfed and at high risk of allergy, in the first year of life and up to 3 years of age. The rationale for the rejection of the claim is published in the journal Pediatrics.
Recent research has shown that breast feeding mothers have poor knowledge about the importance of iodine for their infant and the need for supplementation during pregnancy and lactation.
An Australian study has linked the rise in nut allergies amongst Australian school aged children to breast feeding in the first six months of life, suggesting that breast feeding provides no protection against nut allergy.
A study published in Nutrition & Dietetics has shown that breastfeeding mothers eat more vegetables and a greater vareity of fruits and vegetables than non breastfeeding mothers. However breast feeding mothers consume more non core sweet snack foods.
A home based intervention program, teaching mums about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity, has been effective in reducing the Body Mass Index (BMI) of their young children at age 2 years. The randomized controlled trial, undertaken in south western Sydney by researchers from the University of Sydney was published in the British Medical Journal.
Golden Circle has launched Healthy Life Probiotic Juice, the first juice in Australia to contain a probiotic culture to support the bodies immune system. Available in 2 varieties, Breakfast and Apple Mango, the juice is chilled, has added vitamin C and contains no added sugar, no dairy ingredients and is free from articial colours and flavours.
Well known dietitian/nutritionist Catherine Saxelby has just released her latest book, Catherine Saxelby's Complete Food and Nutrition Companion, The Ultimate A-Z Guide. A 'must have' for your bookshelf it provides an easy to use reference on good health and nutrition.
