| abstract |
An infant formula being designed to meet the nutritional requirement of an infant and having a phosphorous source and a calcium source such that the Ca/P ratio is from more than 2.0: 1 to 2.5: 1, and an age-tailored nutrition system for an infant, comprising a first, a second and an optional third infant formula being designed to meet the nutritional requirement of an infant from birth to two months, from above two to six months and from above six to twelve months respectively, each formula having a Ca/P ration between 1.0: 1 and 2.5:1, wherein the Ca/P ratio in each later stage formula is higher than that in the former infant formula, and wherein at least one of the first, second and optional third infant formula has a Ca/P ratio from more than 2.0:1 to 2.5:1. And the use of the formula or the system for preparation of a kit for improving bone development of an infant from birth. |