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The Quantification Of Heavy Metals In Infant Formulas Offered By The Florida Wic Program, Naya Martin
The Quantification Of Heavy Metals In Infant Formulas Offered By The Florida Wic Program, Naya Martin
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Many infants rely on the WIC program to provide their main source of sustenance in theform of infant formula. In 2016, about 86% of the eligible infant population participated in this program. Infants in Florida account for about 30% of participation in the Southeast. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that the formulas offered by this program provide the best opportunity for an optimal health outcome.
Exposure to heavy metals can have detrimental effects on the development of infants and children. Arsenic, lead, and cadmium specifically have been commonly found in certain types of infant formulas. Significant exposures …