Regardless of how the “hormone scandal” triggered by the “precocious puberty scandal” ends, it is an indisputable fact that intake of synthetic hormones can cause precocious puberty in infants and young children, and continuously reported cases of precocious puberty in various places have intensified parents' worries. How to keep children away from precocious puberty has become the issue parents care about most.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
According to Professor Cai Depei from the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, children in the growth and development stage and pregnant women should avoid consuming contaminated food to reduce the interference of environmental hormones on the body. For infants and young children, doctors recommend breastfeeding as much as possible; when breast milk is insufficient or breastfeeding is not possible, organic formula milk powder can be chosen.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Return to Breastfeeding文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
After experiencing the recurrence of “foreign formula milk powder commonly adding fragrance,” “infant precocious puberty,” and “melamine milk powder,” many mothers have resolved to persist with breastfeeding. “I am very uneasy about infant food bought on the market now. I have resumed breastfeeding for my child, which feels more reassuring and safer,” a young mother interviewed told reporters. According to surveys, after the outbreak of the hormone scandal, more than 80% of new mothers planned to breastfeed.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Zhang Jingyuan, deputy director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, introduced that breastfeeding is good for both mothers and babies. Compared with formula milk powder, breast milk is rich in immunoglobulins, lysozyme, and other immunologically active substances, which can not only make it easier for babies to digest and absorb and enhance newborns' resistance to infection, but also enhance the bond between mother and child and promote the baby's physical and mental development.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Wang Huishan, director of the Child Health Department of the Maternal and Child Health Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that whether it is the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, or the Ministry of Health, all strongly advocate exclusive breastfeeding and insist on breastfeeding until the infant is 6 months old. According to a UNICEF survey, China's breastfeeding rate is low, with exclusive breastfeeding for infants under 6 months at less than 50%.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Choosing Organic Formula Milk Powder文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
In recent years, “organic” has become increasingly respected in daily life as a concept representing a fashionable, healthy, and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Organic formula milk powder refers to milk powder produced from the milk of cows fed with pasture grass grown in soil that has not used any pesticides or chemical fertilizers for more than three years, and using vegetable oil extracted from organic plants as raw materials, with the content of organic raw materials reaching more than 95%. Therefore, compared with ordinary formula milk powder, organic formula milk powder has the characteristics of being more natural, more nutritious, and safer.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Reporters learned from major terminals that it is precisely these unique advantages of organic milk powder that have won consumers“ trust. After the ”hormone scandal,“ organic milk powder, known for its safety, became an overnight sensation, and imported organic milk powder in particular became a hot commodity. Nutrition experts stated that a recent string of milk powder scandals has prompted many consumers to ”switch milk," and imported organic milk powder that clearly indicates no added flavors or fragrances and contains no hormones, antibiotics, or pesticide residues is a good choice.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
Regarding the organic milk powder craze triggered by the hormone scandal, relevant experts stated that China's organic milk powder industry is still in its infancy, with an abundance of “organic” concepts and chaotic standards on the market. It is advisable to exercise caution when purchasing organic milk powder and to choose well-known brands as much as possible. Organic milk powder must obtain organic certification.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/
As doubts about the cause of infant precocious puberty remain unresolved, a Greenpeace report about Yangtze River fish being disrupted by “environmental hormones” has made people aware of the complexity of “hormones,” which has also prompted consumers to increasingly favor organic food. Industry insiders introduced that green and pure organic infant food at the top of the food pyramid is still in its initial stage in China, but China is a major consumer of organic food, increasing at a rate of 25% each year, and it is believed that within the next few years, organic formula milk powder will become the mainstream of consumption.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/am/11275/