Core data for nutrition trials in infants: a discussion document--a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition

Contributors

Aggett, Peter Agostoni, Carlo Axelsson, Irene Goulet, Olivier Hernell, Olle Koletzko, Berthold Lafeber, Harry N. Michaelsen, Kim F. Morley, Ruth Rigo, Jaques Szajewska, Hania Weaver, Lawrence T. Espghan Committee on Nutrition

Publication

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Volume: 36
Issue: 3
Pages: 338 - 42
Year: 2003
DOI:

Further Study Information

Current Stage: Not Applicable
Date: 2002
Funding source(s): None stated


Health Area

Disease Category: Neonatal care

Disease Name: Feeding the infant

Target Population

Age Range: 0 - 1

Sex: Either

Nature of Intervention: Diet and nutrition

Stakeholders Involved

- Food industry
- Academic research representatives
- Patient/ support group representatives
- Regulatory agency representatives

Study Type

- Commentary
- Recommendations made

Method(s)

Our recommendations are based on current understanding and practice and are intended to promote discussion.

The authors thank the participants of the Scientific Workshop on Characterisation of Infant Food Modifications in the European Union held June 2002 representing academia, the infant food industry, consumer organizations, the Commission of the European Union, and national regulatory bodies for reviewing the suggested set of core data presented here, and for providing valuable suggestions that have been incorporated.