Why do baby formula nutritional standards need to be updated?

Baby formula nutritional standards have not been meaningfully updated since the 1980s, despite significant advancements in food science over the decades. As Laura Modi explains, while the FDA regulates these products by setting nutritional standards, these guidelines have remained stagnant for over 40 years. This outdated approach is concerning because virtually every other industry has evolved with scientific progress. Modi emphasizes that with all we've learned about nutrition and infant development since the 80s, baby food standards should be prioritized for updates to reflect current scientific understanding and best practices for infant health.