Scientific Segmented Management Of Infant Formula Milk Powder To Meet The Needs Of Baby Growth

According to the requirements of the national milk powder formula registration management measures, infant formula is clearly divided into one stage, two stages and three stages, which are applicable to 0-6 month old infants, 6-12 month old older infants and 12-36 month old children respectively. In addition, there are special 4-stage milk powder on the market for the nutritional needs of children after the age of 3. This detailed segmentation is designed to ensure that the baby can obtain more suitable nutrition for its growth and development in different growth stages.

Infancy is a period of rapid growth and development in life, and there are significant differences in nutritional requirements at each stage. Therefore, the national food safety standards have formulated strict requirements on nutrition composition and production technology for infant formula at different stages. For Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 milk powder, the country has set up corresponding national standards for infant formula, which scientifically consider the five major nutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals) and the proportion of optional nutrients in milk powder, so as to ensure that babies can obtain comprehensive and balanced nutrition.

First paragraph milk powder mainly focuses on the digestive and absorptive capacity of newborn infants and the establishment of the immune system, so its formula usually contains a high proportion of whey protein and an appropriate amount of nucleotides and other immune factors. With the growth of the baby's month age, the second stage milk powder pays more attention to the supply of protein and energy to meet the baby's growing weight and height needs. At the three-stage milk powder stage, the formula will pay more attention to the supplement of minerals such as calcium and iron, as well as the addition of nutrients such as DHA that help brain and vision development.

For Stage 4 milk powder, the standard of its concocted milk powder is also strict, aiming to meet the growing energy needs and more diversified nutritional needs of children after the age of 3. Milk powder at this stage will usually add more dietary fiber, probiotics and other ingredients that are conducive to intestinal health, as well as nutrients that are conducive to intellectual development and immune enhancement.

It is worth mentioning that although the baby may need to drink low grade milk powder for a short time to make a transition when changing grade milk powder, this is not recommended for a long time. Because the milk powder at each stage is matched according to the baby's nutritional needs at that time, long-term consumption of low grade milk powder may lead to insufficient or excess nutrition intake of the baby, thus affecting its normal growth and development. Therefore, strict supervision at the national level ensures the safety and quality reliability of milk powder production, and provides a strong guarantee for the healthy growth of babies.