- A new report warns about formula marketing.
- The marketing is wide and very aggressive.
- This marketing harms baby and child health.
- Many mothers say they want to breastfeed only.
- Marketing often makes mothers choose formula instead.
- Some health workers recommend formula to mothers.
- Companies give gifts, money and other payments.
- Online and digital ads often target mothers.
- The report asks for stronger support.
- It calls to protect breastfeeding for babies.
Difficult words
- marketing — ways to sell products to people
- formula — baby milk in a container
- aggressive — strong and forceful in style
- harm — to cause damage or hurt someoneharms
- recommend — to say someone should do something
- protect — to keep safe from danger or harm
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Discussion questions
- Do you prefer breastfeeding or formula for a baby?
- Have you seen baby formula ads online?
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