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. 2022 Apr 5;38(1):87–103. doi: 10.1007/s00467-022-05529-x

Table 5.

Energy modules added to whey-dominant infant formula

Energy module Age Amount of CHO/fat module added to formula Final concentration CHO/fat in formula (% or g/100 mL)
Glucose polymer  < 6 months 3–5 g (+ 7 g CHO from infant formula) 10–12
6 months–1 year 5–8 g (+ 7 g CHO from infant formula) 12–15
Glucose  < 1 year 1–2 g (+ 7 g CHO from infant formula) Maximum 8–9
Sucrose  < 1 year 2–3 g (+ 7 g CHO from infant formula) Maximum 9–10
Fat emulsion (50% fat content)  < 1 year 3–5 mL (+ 3.5 g fat from infant formula) 5–6