Feeding Children 6 to 12 Months
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
In children under one year is very important the type of food being provided, at what age, shape and amount of preparation, because this stage is crucial to acquire good eating habits and adequate nutritional status.
The first selection of complementary foods is based on the ability to be accepted and digested by the baby properly, in addition to being sources of nutrients needed for growth and development and can not be purchased tr birds milk from six months to live.
Introduction Paulativa
Paula For the introduction of solid foods tub to complement breast milk intake should be considered the differences of each child, taking into account some characteristics such as weight, development, activity and appetite, and which constitute the guide to begin the process of adaptation foods other than milk in their diet. At this early stage of feeding is appropriate to offer the baby foods as soft texture of porridge to help ease digestion, made from a single ingredient and in very small quantities. Once the child has accepted a kind of food, you should wait three to five days to add a new one, and the increase in the number slowly and progressively, according to appetite and little response.
The pattern of weaning from Cuba now considers theoretical aspects and practical experiences above, among which include more timely introduction of each group or particular food, and the results, which aims to ensure a process of proper weaning and thus an optimal development of the baby.
Human milk is considered the food of choice during the first six months of life for its beneficial impact on the health of children in their development, immunity and psychological, social, economic and environmental. She is perfectly suited to the characteristics of metabolic, digestive and immune infant, and the changes that occur in it during this time. (more…)
Child nutrition, food pyramid for children. All the foods we eat contain substances called nutrients. When we talk about nutrition we are talking about these nutrients, all the substances found in our food. There are over fifty different nutrients – some you may have heard, such as protein, fat, water, carbohydrates, vitamins, and even minerals. All these nutrients work together in our bodies to help us grow, give us energy and help keep us healthy.
