Most Baby Formula Claims Not Backed by Science

Baby formula companies do not make evidence-based promises and health claims. Irresponsible marketing undermines breastfeeding and sets the stage for food shortages.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• An international cross-sectional survey of 757 formulas sold in 15 countries found only 26% of the products used clinical trials and 90% of those carried a high risk of bias due to missing data or conclusions that were not supported by data

• A Lancet Series on breastfeeding calls for greater regulation over "predatory" marketing aimed at …