Regardless of how the “hormone gate” triggered by the “precocious puberty gate” ends, it is an indisputable fact that the intake of synthetic hormones leads to precocious puberty in infants and young children, and the cases of early maturation continuously reported from various places have heightened parents' anxiety; how to keep children away from precocious puberty has become the issue parents care about most. According to Shanghai Fudan...文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/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 eating contaminated food to reduce the disruption of environmental hormones on the body. As for infants and young children, doctors recommend breastfeeding as much as possible, and organic formula can be chosen when breast milk is insufficient or breastfeeding is not feasible.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
Return to breastfeeding文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
Following the “widespread addition of artificial flavourings to imported baby milk powder”, “precocious puberty in infants”, and the reappearance of “melamine-contaminated milk powder”, many mothers have resolved to persist with breastfeeding. “I really don't feel confident about the baby food bought on the market, so I've gone back to breastfeeding my child; it's much more reassuring and safer,” a young mother told reporters in an interview. According to surveys, following the hormone scandal, over 80% of new mothers plan to breastfeed.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
Zhang Jingyuan, deputy director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, explains that breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby. Compared with formula milk, breast milk is rich in immunoglobulins, lysozyme and other immunologically active substances. Not only does this make it easier for babies to digest and absorb, enhancing newborns' ability to fight infections, but it also strengthens the bond between mother and child, and promotes the physical and mental development of the baby.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
Wang Huishan, Director of the Child Health Department at the National Center for Women and Children's Health under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Health all strongly advocate exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life. According to a UNICEF survey, the rate of breastfeeding in China is low, with less than 50% of infants under six months old being exclusively breastfed.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
Buying organic baby formula文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
In recent years, organic has been increasingly promoted in daily life as a lifestyle concept representing fashion, health and environmental protection. Organic milk formula refers to milk powder produced using forage grown in soil that has been free from any pesticides and chemical fertilisers for over three years as feed for dairy cows, using milk from such cows and vegetable oils extracted from organic plants as raw materials, with the content of organic ingredients reaching 95% or more. Therefore, compared with regular milk formula, organic milk formula is characterised by being more natural, more nutritious and safer.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/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 formulas," 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/en/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. They recommend exercising caution when purchasing organic milk powder and choosing well-known brands as much as possible. Organic milk powder must obtain organic certification.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/
As concerns regarding premature puberty in infants and young children remain unresolved, a report by Greenpeace on Yangtze fish being disrupted by “environmental hormones” has made people aware of the complexity of “hormones”, which in turn has driven consumers to increasingly favour organic foods. Industry insiders note that organic baby food, sitting at the top of the food pyramid as green and pure, is currently in its infancy in China. However, China is a major consumer of organic foods, which are growing at an annual rate of 25%, and it is believed that organic formula milk powder will become the mainstream consumer choice within the next few years.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/11275/