INTERVIEW: The Australian Medical Association says toddler milks are unnecessary

Australian Medical Association President Steve Robson (AAP) Source: AAP / Lukas Koch

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Leading health organisations are calling on the Australian government to scrap marketing guidelines for infant and toddler formulas. The Australian Medical Association's Steve Robson says toddler milks are unnecessary, unhealthy and deceptively marketed. He spoke to SBS reporter Sydney Lang.

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