Module 15: Nutrition from Infancy through Adolescence

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When is an infant ready to start solid foods?

  • control head/neck

  • supported sitter

  • leans forward

  • opens mouth

  • not pushing food out of mouth

  • consuming more than 32 oz of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times within 24 hours

  • weighs 13 pounds or more

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Foods to introduce after 12 months old

  • cow’s milk (it is low iron and high protein and minerals, it could overwhelm the kidneys)

  • Honey (can contain botulism spores that the GI tract can’t handle yet)

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Supplements for babies

  • Vitamin D if breastfed

  • Iron (start around 6 months old)

  • Fluoride (after 6 months if adviced by a pediatrician

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High dental caries risk foods

  • dried fruits and fruit snacks

  • granola bars

  • pretzels

  • popcorn

  • muffin, cake, cookies, pie, and other sweet desserts

  • sugar-free beverages like soda pop, fruit juice or drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks

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Low dental caries risk foods

  • crunchy fruits and vegetables

  • eggs

  • cheese

  • sugarless gum

  • lean meats, fish, poultry