The next steps in our research process will be (1) the development of instruments to measure the different variables of SoF and (2) to search for a possible method to measure REF. As entrepreneurship is definitively seen as a powerful driver of growth and fortification in modern economy, policy makers claim that "Europe needs more new enterprises and innovation" (European Commission, 2012, p. 12).
Importantly, in the infants of HIV-infected mothers who stopped breastfeeding before 6 months, the rich fortification improved linear growth.
This will be the first systematic review to investigate the effects of all forms of iodine supplementation or fortification on somatic growth, in the relevant population groups.
Studies performed prior to the current practice of human milk fortification demonstrated poorer growth in maternal milk-fed infants comaternal milk-fed fed formula [ 9], although neurodevelopmental advantages were associnfantsith human milk intake [ 7, 10].
Fortification may increase the amount.
The results generated from this systematic review will provide evidence to support future programme recommendations regarding iodine fortification or supplementation and child growth.
Further studies of fortified maternal milk diets are also needed to determine the growth effects in the era of routine fortification.
43 Thus, it is hoped that this review will address an identified gap in the evidence and support future recommendations and programme guidance regarding iodine fortification and supplementation, and child growth and health.
Thus, fortification of infant formula with specific growth factors could soon become a preferred strategy to accelerate intestinal maturation in the premature neonate to prevent the development of NEC.
A systematic review of studies investigating the effects of all forms of iodine supplementation and fortification on prenatal and postnatal somatic growth in relevant population groups is clearly required to interpret the existing body of evidence addressing this question, and possibly identify gaps for future research.
Results of subsequent studies of maternal milk intake and growth in VLBW infants during the era of routine fortification have been mixed [ 1, 2, 11].
