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Infant Formulas
Alternate Names : Bottle Feeding, Formula Feeding
Definition Infant formulas are food products designed to provide for the nutritional needs of infants. They include powders, concentrates, or ready-to-use forms. See also breastfeeding, appropriate diet for age.
Overview & Functions
Infant formulas act as a nutritional source for infants less than one year of age.
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• Definition
• Infant Formulas: Overview & Functions
• Infant Formulas: Food Sources
• Infant Formulas: Recommendations
• Infant Formulas: Side Effects
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Lactose Intolerance
Other Topics
• Age Appropriate Diet for Children
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• Breastfeeding
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Review Date : 9/4/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (7/14/2001)
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