
t its
recent annual general meeting, held this year at Banff, dietitians
surrounded by corporate sponsors discussed the "harmonization"
of food regulations. Breastfeeding did not seem to be a priority.
With Nestlé corporate VPs holding court, "Lactogen
(Nestlé) Syndrome" babies dying of malnutrition and
dehydration was not on the adgenda. According to Marsha Sharp
CEO of the Association, Nestlé "supports the principles
of the WHO Code". It seems a nutritional status check is
required.