Episode 49 - Lisa Richardson - Ins and Outs of Infant Formulas (Bowel Sounds Podcast Collaboration)

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and dietitian Nikki Misner speak with dietitian Lisa Richardson on infant formula. Lisa Richardson is a pediatric clinical dietitian and nutrition educator who brings together experience in pediatric specialty care, public health nutrition, and continuing education. She currently practices at UNC Children’s Primary and Specialty Care Clinic. Across her publications, presentations, and clinical resources, Lisa focuses on making nutrition science usable, turning complex evidence into practical guidance that supports families, children, and the care teams who serve them.  Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.Resources: Larson-Nath, et al. Term infant formula macronutrient composition: An update for clinicians. JPGN. 2025;80(5):751-759. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70002Rodrigo ML, et al.. Infant formula ingredients: Updates for clinicians.. 2024;78(5):1005-1008. doi:10.1002/jpn3.12192Lewis, et al. Reference Values for Macronutrients in Human Milk: the Mothers, Infants and Lactation Quality (MILQ) Study. Adv Nutr. 2025;16 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):100501. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100501Taylor SN, Buck CO. Post-discharge nutrition to optimize preterm infant short- and long-term outcomes. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2025;30(2):101637. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2025.101637Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel on Infant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 1, Nutrient Considerations. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100583. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100583Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel onInfant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 2, Regulatory and SafetyConsiderations. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100584. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100584Abrams SA, et al. Food and Drug Administration Expert Panel on Infant Formula "Operation Stork Speed" June 2025: Part 3, Marketing of Infant Formulas, Breastfeeding Support, Hypoallergenic Formulas, and Nutrition for Preterm Infants. Adv Nutr. 2026;17(4):100585. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100585Pediatric Blue Book - Create personalized formula recipes and plans, and calculate nutritional needs using the dietitian-led, volunteer-run platform CDC Infant Formula Preparation and Storage Website U.S. FDA Infant Formula Homepage- Information on Operation Stork Speed, Closer to Zero Initiative, as well as view the listing of all non-exempt and exempt infant formulas that are currently available on the U.S. market.Produced by: Corey IrwinNASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition [email protected]