Policy Statements and Reports

Policy and Reports From the Committee on Nutrition

"Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health"
This policy statement details the nutrition needs of the developing fetus and young child and the vital importance of specific nutrients for optimal brain development. Advocacy guidance is provided for influencing public policy that guides the long-term health of all children. 

"Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children"
This technical report describes current evidence of the risks and outcomes of the presence of aluminum in various products including infant formula. 

"Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements of Enterally Fed Preterm Infants"
Describes the management of bone health in preterm infants. 

"Consumption of Raw or Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products by Pregnant Women and Children."
Reviews the risks of raw milk consumption in the United States and provides evidence of the risks of infectious complications associated with consumption of unpasteurized milk and milk products, especially among pregnant women, infants, and children. 

"Donor Human Milk for the High-Risk Infant: Preparation, Safety, and Usage Options in the United States"
This policy provides information on donor milk banks and guidance on the risks inherent in the use of donor milk as well as options for its safe preparation and use.  

"Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents"
This policy reviews lactose intolerance in infants, children, and adolescents, discussing differences among primary, secondary, congenital, and developmental lactase deficiency. Guidance is provided on diagnostic options and treatment. 

Pediatric Nutrition, 9th Edition
This policy manual provides the latest evidence-based guidance on the full spectrum of nutrition issues for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. 

"Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatrics"
This clinical report reviews the currently known benefits and safety concerns of probiotic and prebiotic products, including those added to commercially available infant formula and other food products for use in children.  

"Promoting Food Security for All Children"
This policy statement guides the clinician in screening and identifying children at risk for food insecurity. Advice is also given on connecting families with needed community resources and advocating for federal and local policies that support access to adequate healthy food.

"Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant"
This policy provides the evidence for the use of human milk for very low birth weight infants and the ways clinicians can support breastfeeding and the use of human milk for these at-risk infants.   

"The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living"
This clinical report provides guidance to help pediatricians address the nutritional, physical activity, sleep, media and screen use, and social-emotional factors that affect child and adolescent health and wellness.  

"The Use of Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Children"
This policy statement provides evidence regarding the safety of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) in children, what is known regarding the potential benefits and adverse effects, and talking points for use when discussing NNS with families. 

Nutrition-Related Policy

AAP Section on Breastfeeding
"Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk"

AAP Section on Oral Health
"Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting"

AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology
"Management of Food Allergy in Schools"
"Epinephrine for First-aid Management of Anaphylaxis"

AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines
"Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity"
"Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation"

AAP Endorsed Policy
"Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report"