Toddler Drinks Have '˜No' Value

The World Health Organization regards toddler drinks as "unnecessary" and "unsuitable." Also, the American Academy of Family Physicians says that toddler drinks hold no value than cow's milk and a nutritious diet. Traditional marketing and labeling practices for infant formulas and milk can mislead parents with its health claims, reveals a new study.

Toddler formulas not recommended by health experts
- all toddler drink labels have one health or nutrition claim, and most of them are misleading
- toddler drinks are not recommended by health, as they can be misleading with health claims

Toddler Drinks Have '˜No' Value

Misleading labeling on formulas and milk products that are marketed as 'toddler drinks' can confuse parents about their health benefits. Read More

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