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Fluoride intake in early infancy.

J Ekstrand1

  • 1Dows Institute for Dental Research, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.

The Journal of Nutrition
|December 1, 1989
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Current infant formula regulations lack fluoride limits. An upper limit of 0.06 mg per 100 kcal is recommended for infant formulas, with water dilution being a key factor in infant fluoride intake.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Environmental Health
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Current infant formula regulations do not establish specific lower or upper limits for fluoride content.
  • Fluoride intake is crucial for infant dental health but requires careful management to prevent fluorosis.
  • The primary source of fluoride in prepared infant formula is the water used for dilution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the necessity of establishing fluoride content limits in infant formulas.
  • To propose a recommended upper limit for fluoride in infant formulas.
  • To identify key factors influencing infant fluoride exposure from formula.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing infant formula regulations regarding nutrient content.
  • Assessment of achievable fluoride levels in commercially available infant formulas.

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  • Review of data on fluoride content in various water sources used for formula preparation.

    • Main Results:

    • No need identified for a lower limit of fluoride in infant formulas.
    • An achievable and recommended upper limit for fluoride content is 0.06 mg per 100 kcal.
    • Water used for diluting infant formula significantly impacts total fluoride intake.

    Conclusions:

    • Establishing an upper limit for fluoride in infant formulas is advisable.
    • The recommended upper limit of 0.06 mg per 100 kcal is practical and protective.
    • Focusing on the fluoride content of diluent water is critical for managing infant fluoride exposure.