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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and iron content of infant formulas and estimated daily intakes
María Jesús LagardaRosaura FarréM.c. RuizAmparo AlegríaReyes Barberásubject
IronPotassiumSodiumchemistry.chemical_elementCalciumBiochemistryInorganic ChemistryAnimal scienceHumansmedia_common.cataloged_instanceMagnesiumEuropean unionMagnesium ionmedia_commonMagnesiumSodiumInfant NewbornInfantCalcium magnesiumchemistryBiochemistryMetalsSpainIron contentPotassiumMolecular MedicineCalciumInfant FoodFood Analysisdescription
The calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and iron content of a total of 22 different infant formulas marketed in Spain were measured by atomic spectrometry, and the mineral intake of infants fed exclusively with these formulas was estimated. The contents (mg/100kJ) are in the following ranges: Ca, 14-24; Mg, 1.1-2.8; Na, 5.6-9.8; K, 19-35; Fe, 0.02-0.50. These values coincide with those recommended by the Codex and European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGAN), and do not exceed the limits established by the European Union (EU). The mean values and ranges of estimated intakes for each formula type and period of infancy (0-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 months) expressed in mg element/kg body weight are tabulated. The mean Ca, Mg, Na, K and Fe daily intakes of infants (0-5 months) fed with infant formulas meet the recommended values (RDA), except for the iron intake when non-iron supplemented formulas were used.
year | journal | country | edition | language |
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1996-04-01 | Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology |