Regardless of how the “hormone scandal” triggered by the “precocious puberty scandal” ultimately plays out, it is an indisputable fact that the intake of synthetic hormones can cause precocious puberty in infants and young children. The continuously reported cases of precocious puberty from various regions have intensified parents' concerns, and how to keep children away from precocious puberty has become the issue of greatest concern to parents.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
According to Professor Cai Depei of the Children's Hospital affiliated with Fudan University in Shanghai, children in the stage of growth and development as well as pregnant women should avoid consuming contaminated food to reduce the interference of environmental hormones with the body. For infants and young children, doctors recommend breastfeeding whenever possible; when breast milk is insufficient or conditions for breastfeeding are not available, organic formula can be chosen.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Returning to BreastfeedingบทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
From “foreign formula commonly containing added fragrances” to “infant precocious puberty” to the resurgence of “melamine-tainted formula,” many mothers have resolved to persist with breastfeeding. “I'm very uneasy about infant food bought on the market now. I've 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.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Zhang Jingyuan, deputy director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, introduced that breastfeeding is good for both mother and baby. Compared with formula milk powder, breast milk is rich in immunoglobulins, lysozyme, and other immunoactive substances, which not only help babies digest and absorb more easily and enhance newborns' resistance to infection, but also strengthen the emotional bond between mother and child and promote the baby's physical and mental development.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Wang Huishan, director of the Child Health Care Department at 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, insisting 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 being less than 50%.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Choosing Organic FormulaบทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
In recent years, “organic” as a concept representing a fashionable, healthy, and environmentally friendly lifestyle has become increasingly admired in daily life. Organic formula 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, with the milk from such cows and vegetable oil extracted from organic plants as raw materials, and the content of organic raw materials reaching over 95%. Therefore, compared with ordinary formula, organic formula has the characteristics of being more natural, more nutritious, and safer.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Reporters learned from major terminals that it is precisely because of these unique advantages of organic milk powder that it has 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 said that a recent string of milk powder scandals has prompted many consumers to ”switch milk," and imported organic milk powder that clearly indicates it contains no flavors or fragrances, no hormones, antibiotics, or pesticide residues is a good choice. It is reported that Ausnutria, the first company in China to launch organic milk powder, said that sales of its original imported Kabrita organic milk powder have risen significantly recently, and Stage 1 organic milk powder, for which market regulation is the strictest and consumers are the most cautious, is in tight supply in some markets. Reporters learned that currently all Ausnutria Kabrita organic milk powder comes from Australia, the agricultural producer with the largest organic land area in the world, and has obtained certification from official organic certification bodies in both China and Australia. Based on optimism about the development prospects of domestic organic milk powder, Ausnutria's next step will be to introduce organic milk powder from EU countries to expand its market share.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
Regarding the organic milk powder craze triggered by the hormone scandal, relevant experts said that China's organic milk powder is still in its initial stage, there are many “organic” concepts on the market, and standards are chaotic. It is recommended that consumers be cautious when purchasing organic milk powder and try to choose well-known brands.บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/
As doubts about what causes precocious puberty in infants and young children remain unresolved, reports by Greenpeace about Yangtze River fish being disrupted by “environmental hormones” have made people aware of the complexity of “hormones,” which has also prompted consumers to increasingly favor organic food. Industry insiders introduced that green, pure organic infant food at the top of the food pyramid is in its infancy in China, but China is a major consumer of organic food, growing at an annual rate of 25%. It is believed that within the next few years, organic formula will become the mainstream consumer choice.
As of now, Bei'an Yipin Dairy has passed FOFCC organic certification, and an organic product certification certificate has been issued to it.See details >>บทความมาจากFOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/th/11259/