Informed choice or guessing game? Understanding caregivers' perceptions and use of infant formula labelling.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although breast-feeding is the recommended way to feed an infant, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is needed for infants who are not breast-fed. Labelling information on infant formula (IF) products aims to enable caregivers (who have already made the decision to use IF) to make informed product choices. Yet, there is limited data on how caregivers understand and use the information provided on IF packaging. The present study aimed to increase understanding of caregivers' interpretation and use of the following label elements on IF products: the nutrition information statement; the ingredients list; and statements around nutrition content and health claims.

Design

Qualitative data were obtained from twenty-one focus group discussions. To enable comp

SUBMITTER: Malek L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260669 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature