Babies shouldn't live on food pouches alone

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New research from the University of Otago has found that infant food pouches available in New Zealand are not fortified with iron, and therefore could pose a risk of iron deficiency. The team analysed a range of baby food sold in NZ supermarkets and compared nutritional details. While dry cereals tended to be fortified with iron, food pouches were not, so the authors advise parents to ensure their kids get enough iron from other sources.

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Organisation/s: University of Otago

Funder: This research received funding from a University of Otago Division of Sciences Summer Studentship (I.K.) and University of Otago Division of Sciences Te Ngaru Paewhenua Summer Scholarship (T.H.-C.).

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