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The Iron Requirements of Infancy and the Iron Content of Milk Formulas in South Mrica*


Ronald L. van der Horst

Abstract

The iron requirements of infancy are discussed and information is given in regard to those infant formulas in South Africa which do and which do not contain iron. Recent evidence supports the necessity for 10 - 15 mg iron/litre of milk formula from birth to 1 year of age. At present only one formula on the South African market meets these requirements.


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eISSN: 2078-5135
print ISSN: 0256-9574