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Cornell Nutritional Expert, Vermont Baby Formula Company Urge Parents Not to Dilute Formula with Extra Water

Thursday, December 4, 2008 General News
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GEORGIA, Vt., Dec. 3 In response to press reports ofparents diluting baby formula in this difficult economy, a nutritional expertand a leading manufacturer of infant formula are urging parents to breastfeedor use formula responsibly by following the instructions on the can.
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"It is critical that parents refrain from diluting baby formula with extrawater during these tough economic times," said Barbara S. Levine, R.D., Ph.D.,director of the first NIH-funded Nutrition Information Center at Weill CornellMedical College. "If parents choose to formula feed, they must remember it isan infant's sole source of nutrition."
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PBM Nutritionals, LLC, a supplier of store-brand infant formula found atWalmart, Sam's Club, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, and other leading retailers inthe United States and throughout the world, recommend parents breastfeed oruse formula responsibly.

"Breastfeeding is best for babies," said PBM CEO Paul B. Manning. "When itcomes to using formula, parents should follow the directions on the labelexactly to ensure that their babies get the nutrition they need for healthygrowth and development. We are pleading with moms and dads to read and followthe instructions on their formulas of choice."

"If money is an issue, parents must understand that store brand infantformulas cost up to half the price of comparable national brands," addedLevine. "And the FDA sets the nutritional and quality standards for all infantformulas, so store brand formulas have to meet the same strict guidelines asnational brands."

PBM is a leading supplier of infant formula sold throughout the world; itscommitment to research and development ensures that all of its formulas aresafe, high quality, and offer the latest advances in nutrition. For moreinformation, visit http://www.pbmnutritionals.com andhttp://www.pbmproducts.com.

About PBM

PBM is privately owned and based in Gordonsville, VA. PBM companiesspecialize in manufacturing, distributing, and marketing consumer food,nutritional, and pharmaceutical products. PBM companies include PBM Holdings,Inc., PBM Products, LLC, PBM Nutritionals, LLC, PBM Canada Holdings, Inc., PBM(Guangzhou) Nutritionals Co., Ltd., and PBM Products Mexico, S. de R.L. deC.V. For more information, visit http://www.pbmproducts.com.Contact: Joe Shields Director of Public Relations (800) 959-2066 ext. 1131 [email protected]

SOURCE PBM Nutritionals, LLC
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