Nutritional Content of Baby Powder Milk

Most doctors will recommend breast milk whenever possible, but there are many reasons that a baby is not breast fed, so there are alternatives. Before making any changes in your baby's diet, talk to your pediatrician.

A healthy baby

Calories

A five ounce serving (after water is added) of most infant formula has 110 calories.

Fat

Infant formulas are high in fat content, because an infant grows so quickly. Typically half the calories are from fat, with none of it from unhealthy trans fat.

Protein

Five ounces of formula has two grams of protein. Protein is important to the development and growth of muscles.

Cholesterol

The are five milligrams of cholesterol in five ounces of baby milk.

Carbohydrates

Five ounces of baby formula has 12 grams of carbohydrates. This comes from the simple sugars in the milk.

Other Nutrients

Baby powder milk also contains calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron, all of which are important for a baby's growth and development. Baby formula provides complete nutrition for the start of an infant's life. Check with your pediatrician for advice on how much your child should be eating and when to add other foods.

References

• Nutrition Data
• Household Commodity Fact Sheet
• Calorie Lab

Resources

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