Journal or Publishing Institution: World Nutrition
Study: http://www.wphna.org/htdocs/2011_oct_wn3_kent_breastfeeding.htm
Author(s): Kent, G.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Record ID: 1218
Text: Breastfeeding is universally agreed to be vital for the health and well-being of infants and young children. But very often, public and private policies and practices, including those of governments, institutions and employers, stack the odds against breastfeeding and in favour of formula feeds. Following the recommendation shown above, adopted in September by the UN High-Level Meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, it is time to give more and stronger support to breastfeeding, and correspondingly further to restrict formula feeding. This implies strong regulation. It often implies the use of law – statutory regulations, that protect the health and freedoms of children and their mothers, families and communities….
Keywords: Genetically modified soya, GM ingredients, baby food, formula, genetically engineered soy, transgenic maize, GMO corn, soybeans, soybean
Citation: Kent, G., 2011. Breastfeeding: The need for law and regulation. World Nutrition, 2(9).
