NUTRITION Flashcards
(5 cards)
how do feed infants:
formula/breastmilk until when?
how do we add/introduce solids?
liquids until at least 6M
water not needed
no cow’s milk, honey or corn syrup
can start iron-fortified cereal at 4-6M
do not place bottles in microwaves, place in warmer; throw away after 4 hr of being warmed
introduce solid foods at 6M
offer juice in CUP
mix juice with cereal to improve absorption of iron
start with strained, soluble foods: Cheerios
finger foods: 6-7M
chopped foods: 9-12M
one at a time for 3-5 days to ensure no allergy
introduce meat last
nothing chunky or anything that requires chewing
avoid: shellfish, peanuts, eggs, nuts, wheat, citrus, strawberries
how do you know how much a serving size is?
1 tbsp for each yr of age
toddlers experience _______
preschoolers don’t _____
make sure____
focus on _____ more than _____
toddlers experience physiologic anorexia
preschoolers don’t eat as much in general
make sure they eat good nutritious foods!!
focus on QUALITY more then QUANTITY
be careful of foods that are a choking hazard:
raw fruits & veggies - do not give to infant
grapes, hard candy, popcorn, hotdogs, celery
no fried foods, or foods high in concentrated sugary foods & drinks
number of calories needed goes ___ for the first time
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