Abstract
The nutritional reserves of premature infants are generally lower than those of full-term children. The needs of the premature infant are greater. Pre-infant formulas are specially formulated to contribute to growth and development of premature infants and are available in several distribution channels in Cote d'Ivoire. Nutrients such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as minerals in commercialized formula samples were analyzed. Scanning electron microscopy, and atomic absorption spectrophotometry were used. The results showed values close to the values indicated on the packaging by the manufacturers. The concentrations of these nutrients in these formulas are higher than those of breastmilk. This study has contributed to the quality control of infant formulas sold in Cote d'Ivoire.
Highlights
The steady increase in the number of births leads to an increase in the number of premature babies
The post-marketing analysis of preterm infant formulas contribute to a quality approach to the monitoring of infant formulas for premature babies
This global analysis made it possible to evaluate the nutritional composition of these formulas
Summary
The steady increase in the number of births leads to an increase in the number of premature babies. The reserves of premature babies are lower than those of the child born at term. The premature baby is often prone to illnesses because of his physiological condition [3]. He is vulnerable to any excess or nutritional deficiency, the need for a particular nutritional intake [4]. Breastmilk remains the most suitable food for the newborn [5] It covers children’s needs, breastmilk needs to be supplemented with nutrients to cover the increased needs of premature babies [6]. There is a whole range of infant formulas adapted to premature infants and children of low birth weight [4]. To guarantee the quality of these products and to ensure premature infants health, a post-marketing quality control study was carried out by the country's health authorities
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