In a message dated 6/1/01 12:46:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > We got a call from the El Paso Times (our only newspaper) two days > ago. The reporter said she was in possession of a "study" by the USDA that > claims that 1-year olds are not receiving enough nutrients, specifically > iron, zinc and calcium. This "study" (which she couldn't materialize) > claimed that S-----c 2 and Is---l 2 (follow-up formulas) should be used to > "supplement" the picky toddler and give parents "the confidence that their > older babies are getting balanced nutrition". > The rep just presented a 1 hr program at the hospital; also left note pads & drink can holders that say "Nurses are cool" with the cute little bear in sun glasses. The note pads advertise the formula & have a picture of a blue ribbon enscribed with "BONE-A-FIDE Results" and "calcium absorption & bone density." I've also seen a couple of different mugs & lots of badge holders from both formula companies. Laura Hart Winter Park, FL *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html