AAACK, so I got up this morning, and CTV Newsworld is on.  Anchor Dan
Matheson introduces the next story by saying that a new study shows babies
feed formula with DHA, do better on cognitive tests than regular formula,
AND EVEN BETTER THAN THOSE WHO WERE FED BREASTMILK!!!  (I am paraphrasing
from memory, but I am not kidding, he said this).  Then he said that
previous tests showed that breastfed babies did better, but nutritionists
say that moms own DHA levels can be low and their diet should be
supplemented with oily fish, eggs and meat  (I think)



His statement didn't show up on the CTV article online, but I'm leaving
Newsworld on, I've already been able to hear it a second time in a half
hour.



Janice





DHA in formula boosts babies' cognitive skills: study

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090916/DHA_babies_0909
16/20090916?hub=TopStories





I found some other stories:



Baby Formula Study a Marketing Cover, Researchers Say

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/researchers-formula-study-marketin
g-cover/Story?id=8573263
<http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/researchers-formula-study-marketi
ng-cover/Story?id=8573263&page=1> &page=1




Is IQ and baby formula study a ploy?
 <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=47639>
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=47639








I believe this is the study they are referencing:



Journal of Child Development

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122597248/abstract



Three Randomized Controlled Trials of Early Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty
Acid Supplementation on Means-End Problem Solving in 9-Month-Olds



ABSTRACT

This study examines whether feeding infants formula supplemented with
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) improves cognitive function
of 9-month-olds. Participants included 229 infants from 3 randomized
controlled trials. Children received either formula supplemented with
docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid, or a control formula beginning at
1-5 days (12-month feeding study), or following 6 weeks (6-week-weaning
study) or 4-6 months of breastfeeding (4-to 6-month weaning study). Infants
were assessed with a 2-step problem solving task. In the 12-month feeding
and 6-week weaning studies, supplemented children had more intentional
solutions (successful task completions) and higher intention scores
(goal-directed behaviors) than controls. These results suggest that LCPUFA
supplementation improves means-end problem solving.

Yeah, look at this:



The original studies quoted in this article were supported by Grant HD22380
from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Mead
Johnson Nutritionals (Evansville, IN) donated all infant formulas for the
studies. Drs. Hoffman and Birch have received research funding from Mead
Johnson Nutritionals for subsequent studies not reported here. Dr. Hoffman
has subsequently received consultant fees from Mead Johnson Nutritionals to
provide educational seminars to pediatricians and pediatric nutritionists.

Copyright Journal Compilation C 2009 The Society for Research in Child
Development, Inc.




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