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A comparison of infant formula and human milk in relation to obesity

30 May 2023

A comparison of infant formula and human milk in relation to obesity

Summary adapted from ‘The Duration, Frequency, and Volume of Exclusive Human Milk and/or Infant Formula Consumption and Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review’ by Dewey et al. 2020 This article...

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There's more to us than milk...

24 May 2023

There's more to us than milk...

Kendamil are passionate about supporting families around the world on their feeding journey. We go beyond simply putting infant formula on shelves; we ensure that our ingredients, supply chain, sustainability...

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Iron Requirements of Infants and Toddlers

15 May 2023

Iron Requirements of Infants and Toddlers

This summary is adapted from ‘Iron Requirements of Infants and Toddlers’ by Magnus et al. 2014 Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency, with young children at a particularly...

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The Importance of Maternal Mental Health: A Guide for Healthcare Practitioners

03 May 2023

The Importance of Maternal Mental Health: A Guide for Healthcare Practitioners

Pregnancy and childbirth can be challenging and stressful times for women, and mental health disorders during these periods are common. Research suggests that approximately 1 in 5 women will experience...

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Bioactive compounds in infant formula

25 Apr 2023

Bioactive compounds in infant formula

This summary is based on ‘Bioactive Compounds in Infant Formula and Their Effects on Infant Nutrition and Health: A Systematic Literature Review’ by Almeida et al. 2021 Malnutrition contributes to...

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HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 3

20 Apr 2023

HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 3

Per kilogram of bodyweight, a toddler (1-4 year old) requires 72 kilocalories compared to an adult typically requiring 30-35 kilocalories, and toddlers have stomachs one third the size of adults...

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HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 2

13 Apr 2023

HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 2

Dietary fats are an essential macronutrient in our diets as they have several important functions, including provision of essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself, aiding absorption of...

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HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 1

13 Apr 2023

HCP Insights with registered dietician Amy Powderham - Part 1

Fats, or lipids, are one of three key macronutrients found in food alongside protein and carbohydrates. Owing to them being insoluble, they have a unique set of uses by the...

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BJM Conference 2023: Common infant feeding conditions

06 Apr 2023

BJM Conference 2023: Common infant feeding conditions

In March we attended the British Journal of Midwifery conference in London. We were please to sponsor this talk by infant nutrition expert Rachel Wood. In this talk Rachel discusses...

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The Benefits of MFGM

29 Mar 2023

The Benefits of MFGM

This summary is adapted from ‘Clinical Benefits of Milk Fat Globule Membranes for Infants and Children’ by Hernell et al. 2016 There has long been research attempting to make infant...

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MFGM and Infant Development

23 Mar 2023

MFGM and Infant Development

This summary is adapted from ‘Compositional Dynamics of the Milk Fat Globule and Its Role in Infant Development’, by Lee et al. 2018. Milk fat globule (MFG) is a component...

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Goat milk and cows milk based formula comparison

13 Mar 2023

Goat milk and cows milk based formula comparison

This summary is adapted from ‘Comparison of growth and nutritional status in infants receiving goat milk-based formula and cow milk-based formula: a randomized, double-blind study’ by Xu et al. 2015...

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