TY - JOUR
T1 - The role of soy plant-based formula supplemented with dietary fiber to support children's growth and development
T2 - An expert opinion
AU - Vandenplas, Yvan
AU - Hegar, Badriul
AU - Munasir, Zakiudin
AU - Astawan, Made
AU - Juffrie, Mohammad
AU - Bardosono, Saptawati
AU - Sekartini, Rini
AU - Basrowi, Ray Wagiu
AU - Wasito, Erika
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors thank Drs. Susianto, Nia Kurniati, Lanny Christine Gultom, I Gusti Lanang Sidiartha, and Dadi Hidayat Maskar for their valuable contribution and inputs during the discussion in the expert meeting. Ray Wagiu Basrowi and Erika Wasito are employees of Nutricia-Danone Specialized Nutrition Indonesia. The other authors declare that they have no competing interests. The expert meeting was funded by PT Nutricia Indonesia Sejahtera.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 The Authors
PY - 2021/10
Y1 - 2021/10
N2 - Objectives: Soy-based formula has evolved in usage and processing technology since its introduction in 1909, and has been used as substitute formula for infants or children with cow milk allergy since 1929. At present, personal opinions, religious background, availability, palatability, and cost are part of the reasons soy-based formula is chosen. Technology in processing soy-based formula has evolved from using soy flour to soy protein isolate, which provides advantages. However, concerns remain regarding the impact of its use on the growth and development of children. Methods: An expert meeting, attended by 12 experts, was initiated in Jakarta, Indonesia, to obtain an evidence-based consensus on the role of soy protein isolate formula, as well as its nutritional value to support growth and development. Results: Ensuring that plant-based formula (i.e., soy protein isolate formula) is fortified with key nutrients, such as calcium, iron, and dietary fiber is important. Conclusions: Consensus was achieved, concluding that soy protein isolate formula is safe, affordable, and an alternative option for cow's milk–based formula for term infants.
AB - Objectives: Soy-based formula has evolved in usage and processing technology since its introduction in 1909, and has been used as substitute formula for infants or children with cow milk allergy since 1929. At present, personal opinions, religious background, availability, palatability, and cost are part of the reasons soy-based formula is chosen. Technology in processing soy-based formula has evolved from using soy flour to soy protein isolate, which provides advantages. However, concerns remain regarding the impact of its use on the growth and development of children. Methods: An expert meeting, attended by 12 experts, was initiated in Jakarta, Indonesia, to obtain an evidence-based consensus on the role of soy protein isolate formula, as well as its nutritional value to support growth and development. Results: Ensuring that plant-based formula (i.e., soy protein isolate formula) is fortified with key nutrients, such as calcium, iron, and dietary fiber is important. Conclusions: Consensus was achieved, concluding that soy protein isolate formula is safe, affordable, and an alternative option for cow's milk–based formula for term infants.
KW - Child growth and development
KW - Expert opinion
KW - Soy-based infant formula
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U2 - 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111278
DO - 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111278
M3 - Review article
C2 - 34004412
AN - SCOPUS:85106303526
SN - 0899-9007
VL - 90
JO - Nutrition
JF - Nutrition
M1 - 111278
ER -
