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Study from U of C suggests 'unscientific claims' are being made by baby formula producers

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Baby formula companies are 'highly likely' to make unsupported claims about their products, an international research study suggests. yyc

An international study, which included research conducted at the University of Calgary, found many of the claims on labels of baby formula have little, if any, scientific evidence to support them.

Brockway says while formula provides"adequate" nutrition for babies, it lacks numerous other components that are present in human milk that positively impact infant growth and development. "This means that the evidence used to support these claims is really of quite low quality," Brockway said.

 

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