Explain when standard cow milk-based formula, soy-based formula, and amino acid-based formula are each used


Cow's milk-based formula is used for healthy term infants 0–12 months of age. Soy-based formula may be used for infants on vegetarian diets; it may also be used for infants who have galactosemia or a hereditary lactase deficiency. Amino acid-based formula is used for infants who have extreme protein hypersensitivity.

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