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Babies’ nutritional needs are met completely through mother’s milk or iron-fortified infant formula until they are about six months old. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that all infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.
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Bisphenol A, also referred to as BPA, is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic or epoxy resins. BPA has received considerable media attention in recent years, with much coverage following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s January 2010 statement regarding its progress evaluating the safety of BPA.
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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program, Understanding Food Allergy: A Primer for Dietitians.
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