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IFC Response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2011 Vital Signs Report

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International Formula Council* (IFC) supports breastfeeding as the ideal choice for infant feeding. IFC also supports the right of parents to choose the feeding option for their baby that best fits their individual family situation.  For those mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infant formula is the only safe, nutritious, and recommended alternative.

Study Finds Timing of Solid Foods Affects Later Life Obesity

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A study in the February 2011 edition of Pediatrics titled, “Timing of Solid Food Introduction and Risk of Obesity in Preschool-Aged Children” by Susanna Huh et al.

Dr. Lillian Beard’s Guidelines for Healthy Infant Feeding

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IFC Comments on the Report of the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity

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The International Formula Council (IFC) and its member companies applaud the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity for addressing this important issue.

We support many of the recommendations made by the Obesity Task Force in its report "
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    • Breastfeeding Health Benefits

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    A review of the scientific literature finds support for the benefits of breast milk, especially regarding the possible effects in reducing the incidence of:

    • diarrhea
    • respiratory infections
    • ear infections

    However, for chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, environmental and genetic factors play a significant role in disease development.

    Research Update

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    In this section, you will find information regarding recent infant feeding research.

    News Room

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    In this section, you will find the latest IFC press releases and statements.

    Infant Feeding Effects on Obesity Article Published

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    Journal of Nutrition Research Explores Infant Feeding and the Development of Obesity

    ATLANTA (January 16, 2009) – The February edition of the Journal of Nutrition offers new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes related to obesity.  According to David Barker, M.D., Ph.D., professor of clinical epidemiology at the University of Southampton, UK and professor of Cardiovascular in the Department of Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University and one of the authors of the report, “A longer period of breastfeeding was assoc