Promoting Breastfeeding and Interaction of Paediatric Associations with Commercial Providers of Nutritional Products: Are They Compatible?
- Resource Type
- Editorial
- Authors
- Koletzko, Berthold; Fewtrell, Mary; Hadjipanayis, Adamos
- Source
- Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism. 2023, Vol. 79 Issue 3, p279-281. 3p.
- Subject
- *SALES personnel
*BREASTFEEDING promotion
*BREAST milk
*PEDIATRICS
*DIETARY supplements
*MILK substitutes
*INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
*HEALTH
*INFORMATION resources
*PARENTS
*DIETETICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0250-6807
The article focuses on the debate surrounding the interaction between pediatric associations and commercial manufacturers of breast-milk substitutes (BMSs). It discussing whether such interactions are compatible with promoting and supporting breastfeeding; the concerns raised by some pediatric associations regarding transparency and ethical standards in these interactions; the need to improve breastfeeding rates in the European Union; and the challenges posed by digital marketing of BMSs.