title: [Newborn and infant nutrition in France in 2007].
abstract: Newborns and infants are mainly fed with maternal and/or formula milk. In France, breast-feeding is abandoned about 8 weeks after delivery on average, even though it is well known that it is best for growth and sensory development. Several formulas are claimed to mimic maternal milk, but their large number is a source of confusion. Up to three years of age, formula milk and cow's milk are important for growth and skeletal mineralization.
authors.affiliation: Académie nationale de médecine.
authors.forename: Jean-François
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Duhamel
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Salle
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D041943:Infant Formula; D007231:Infant, Newborn