Article
Nursing
Natalie Hickman, Sarah Morgan, Helen Crawley, Marko Kerac
Summary: This study found that many healthcare professionals' publications in the UK contained non-compliant human milk substitute advertisements, indicating a need to ensure compliance with regulations in future ads and to consider the necessity of advertisements.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Genevieve E. Becker, Paul Zambrano, Constance Ching, Jennifer Cashin, Allison Burns, Eva Policarpo, Janice Datu-Sanguyo, Roger Mathisen
Summary: This study systematically examined the nature and extent of exposure to violations of the International Code on infant and young child feeding and health. The findings showed that violations of the Code, particularly in inappropriate marketing, have continued despite its adoption in 1981. The majority of studies documenting such exposure were published since 2010, and they reported a wide range of marketing violations targeting different stakeholders. The study calls for renewed attention from the World Health Assembly and national governments to protect the health of children and their mothers.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. K. Lutter, S. Hernandez-Cordero, L. Grummer-Strawn, V Lara-Mejia, A. L. Lozada-Tequeanes
Summary: Despite the international guidelines, the marketing of formula milk as a breast milk substitute remains widespread and varied, significantly violating optimal infant feeding practices. Healthcare providers have inadequate knowledge of the guidelines and associated laws.
Article
Nursing
Maria Ines Couto de Oliveira, Cristiano Siqueira Boccolini, Enilce de Oliveira Fonseca Sally
Summary: The study revealed that 62.8% of retail stores in the Southern Zone of Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil, violated the Brazilian Code. The most common promotion strategies were price discounts and special displays. It was also found that being part of a chain store and managers receiving visits from industry representatives were associated with violations.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tuan T. Nguyen, Jennifer Cashin, Constance Ching, Phillip Baker, Hoang T. Tran, Amy Weissman, Thao T. Nguyen, Roger Mathisen
Summary: The study found that in Vietnam, pregnant women's use of commercial milk formula is associated with beliefs that these products can make children smart and healthy, as well as with family and social norms.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jing Zhao, Becky Freeman, Ruihua Guo, Mu Li
Summary: This study examines the messages and marketing practices of four popular formula milk brands on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. The analysis reveals that the majority of posts are focused on user engagement, parenting advice, and celebrity endorsement. There are also instances of pseudo-health or nutrition claims and negative portrayals of breastfeeding. The study urges for monitoring and regulation of formula milk marketing on social media and emphasizes the importance of supportive breastfeeding environments.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mackenzie Green, Alissa M. Pries, Dian N. Hadihardjono, Doddy Izwardy, Elizabeth Zehner, Victoria Hall Moran
Summary: Suboptimal breastfeeding is common in Indonesia, with only half of infants exclusive breastfed and feeding of breastmilk substitutes prevalent among infants and toddlers. Maternal employment and insufficient breastmilk production are associated with the use of breastmilk substitutes. Perceived benefits for growth, intelligence, and immunity are the most important motivators for feeding breastmilk substitutes. Despite legislation restricting some marketing, high prevalence of breastmilk substitute promotions may be influencing caregivers' feeding choices.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christiane Horwood, Silondile Luthuli, Catherine Pereira-Kotze, Lyn Haskins, Gillian Kingston, Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo, Gilbert Tshitaudzi, Tanya Doherty
Summary: Despite efforts to promote breastfeeding, many mothers in South Africa choose to use formula in the early weeks and months of their child's life due to breastfeeding challenges and recommendations from family members and health professionals. While there were limited advertisements for infant formula, advertisements for 'growing-up' formulas for older children were widespread. Mothers were also influenced by attractive packaging, shop displays, social media, and online mothers' groups. Strong brand loyalty and recommendations from health professionals further contributed to the decision to use formula. Efforts are needed to counter pro-formula messaging and support breastfeeding as an aspirational choice.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Horvath, Agata Strozyk, Piotr Dziechciarz, Hania Szajewska
Summary: This study in Poland investigated how COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impacted complementary feeding practices among parents of infants aged 4 to 12 months. Results showed that most parents received information from various sources, with other parents, family members, or friends being the most common source. The study found that COVID-19 restrictions did not significantly affect feeding methods or patterns, but may have had an impact on complementary feeding in families with average financial situations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chompoonut Topothai, Grace Ping Ping Tan, Yvette van der Eijk
Summary: The 2019 restrictions on commercial milk formula (CMF) marketing in Singapore did not effectively prevent industry tactics to undermine these restrictions. This qualitative study found that digital marketing, product line extensions, and sponsorships were common tactics used by CMF companies. The study suggests that stricter restrictions should be implemented to include toddler milk, prohibit cross-promotion, and disallow sponsorships from CMF industries to better control unethical CMF promotions in Singapore.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Erick Maas-Mendoza, Rodrigo Vega-Sanchez, Inocente Manuel Vazquez-Osorio, Solange Heller-Rouassant, Maria Eugenia Flores-Quijano
Summary: Early introduction of liquids and foods worldwide has negative effects on breastfeeding practice, nutrition, and health. In a semi-rural community in Tabasco, Mexico, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is being replaced by formula milk (FM) and early complementary feeding (CF). Factors associated with these inadequate feeding practices are related to returning to work, information received during prenatal visits, and the mother's beliefs and thoughts.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher E. Anderson, Shannon E. Whaley, Catherine M. Crespi, May C. Wang, M. Pia Chaparro
Summary: Findings from studying the feeding practices and growth development of WIC infants and toddlers in Southern California reveal a very low rate of growth deceleration/faltering, underscoring the critical role of nutrition assistance in supporting adequate growth during early childhood.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikolaos G. Papadopoulos, Theodor A. Balan, Liandre F. van der Merwe, Wei Wei Pang, Louise J. Michaelis, Lynette P. Shek, Yvan Vandenplas, Oon Hoe Teoh, Alessandro G. Fiocchi, Yap Seng Chong
Summary: This study applied a statistical clustering algorithm to analyze infant feeding data from two clinical trials, identifying four distinct mixed milk feeding clusters. These findings can inform future research on the impact of infant feeding patterns on health outcomes. It is important to establish a unified definition of mixed milk feeding for standardized studies.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexandra Jones, Soumyadeep Bhaumik, Georgia Morelli, Jing Zhao, Miranda Hendry, Laurence Grummer-Strawn, Nina Chad
Summary: Globally, there is a lack of children being breastfed according to recommendations, with digital marketing promoting breast-milk substitutes strategically across various platforms. Research on the impact of digital marketing is limited, but evidence suggests negative effects on breastfeeding intention and initiation. Coordinated global action and strengthened national measures are necessary to enforce regulations and protect breastfeeding.
CURRENT NUTRITION REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Cosima Lisi, Henrique Barros, Alexandre Faisal-Cury, Alicia Matijasevich, Claudia de Freitas
Summary: The study revealed that Brazilian immigrants were more aware of the potential negative influence of human-milk substitutes marketing compared to natives, and sociocultural factors played a protective role on their breastfeeding intention and practice.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
