Fluoride intake in early infancy

J Nutr. 1989 Dec;119(12 Suppl):1856-60. doi: 10.1093/jn/119.12_Suppl.1856.

Abstract

Current regulations concerning nutrient content of infant formulas do not specify either a lower or an upper limit for fluoride content. There would appear to be no need to specify a lower limit. An upper limit of 0.06 mg per 100 kcal is achievable and is recommended. Intake of fluoride by the infant will be influenced more by the water used as a diluent than by the concentrated liquid or powder used in formula preparation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Energy Intake
  • Female
  • Fluorides / analysis
  • Fluorides / standards*
  • Food, Formulated / analysis
  • Food, Formulated / standards*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Food / standards*
  • Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Milk, Human / analysis

Substances

  • Fluorides