Wyeth Nutrition Science Center Hong Kong (WNSC HK)

A global initiative found in 2013 by Wyeth Nutrition, Wyeth Nutrition Science Center Hong Kong (WNSC HK) aims to provide a platform for scientific exchange among healthcare professionals (HCPs) on evidence-based nutrition. Key activities include: 1) Scientific meetings and symposia for knowledge update 2) Interviews with local and international experts on nutrition topics 3) WNSC HK publications and practical tools to support HCPs' daily practice 4) Sharing on latest scientific literatures and guidelines from health authorities and nutritional experts THIS PLATFORM IS INTENDED FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY. WYETH® is a registered trademark of Wyeth LLC. Used under license. IMPORTANT NOTICE: We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organizations recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with sustained breastfeeding up to two years of age. We also recognize that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend healthcare professionals to inform parents about the advantages of breastfeeding. If parents consider not to breastfeed, healthcare professionals should inform parents that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and that the introduction of partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Parents should consider the social and financial implications of the use of infant formula. As babies grow at different rates, healthcare professionals should advise on the appropriate time for a baby to begin eating complementary foods. Infant formula and complementary foods should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health.