Consent Quote by Frank Oski
““Formula feeding is the longest lasting uncontrolled experiment lacking informed consent in the history of medicine.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Pediatrics Journal, 1992
Formula feeding lacks long‑term study and consent, making it an uncontrolled medical experiment.
In simple terms: Formula feeding is an untested experiment.
Demand evidence‑based feeding choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newborn care
- policy making
- parental decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist?
- How can we improve research on infant nutrition?
Long‑term effects are unknown, risking infant health.