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Appropriate Foods for childrenBy: Cassie Mattingly
What you will learn• Age appropriate foods• Tips for feeding• Unsafe foods• Portion control• Appropriate portions for babies• Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
Appropriate foodsBIRTH to 4 MONTHS
• BREAST MILK
• FORMULA
• NO SOLID FOODS
4 to 6 MONTHS
• BREAST MILK
• FORMULA
• CEREALS
• SIGNS OF READINESS
APPROPRIATE FOODS6 – 8 MONTHS
• BREAST/FORMULA
• CEREALS
• FRUITS/VEGETABLES
• FINGER FOODS
8 – 12 MONTHS
• BREAST/FORMULA
• MEATS
• EGG YOLK
Appropriate foods1 YEAR OLD
• WHOLE MILK
• NUTRIENTS FROM 5 FOOD GROUPS
• VARIETY
2 & OLDER• LOW IN FAT
• CALCIUM
• NUTRIENTS FROM 5 FOOD GROUPS
Tips for feeding• Solids too early• Offer one new food at a time• Keep trying• Use a dish when feeding• Refrigerated for 2 days• Bottle in bed• Avoid choking hazards• Sweets and sweetened beverages• No caffeine drinks• Fussy baby
UNSAFE FOODS• 4- 12 months
• Cow’s milk/soy milk• Honey• Large chunks• Small, hard foods• Soft, sticky foods• Peanut butter• Watch for high allergenic foods
• 1 year• watch for high allergenic foods
Portions• Portion distortion • Serving size• Recommended portions• Portion control tips• Involve your kids• Sizes
Appropriate portionsBIRTH to 4 MONTHS
• BREASTFEEDING
• FORMULA
4 to 6 MONTHS
• BREASTFEEDING
• FORMULA
• CEREALS
Appropriate portions6 to 8 MONTHS
• BREAST/FORMULA
• FRUITS/VEGETABLES
• FINGER FOODS
8 to 12 MONTHS
• BREAST/FORMULA
• MEATS
• EGG YOLK
• INCREASE IN PORTIONS
APPROPRIATE PORTIONS
12 to 24 MONTHS• 2 cups dairy
• 3 ounces grains
• 1 cup fruit
• 1 cup vegetables
• 2 ounces protein
12 to 36 MONTHS• 2 cups dairy
• 4-5 ounces grains
• 1 to 1 ½ cups fruit
• 1 ½ cups vegetables
• 3 to 4 ounces protein
Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
Breastfeeding• Free!
• Fights infections
• Easily digested
• Different tastes
• Convenient
• Obesity prevention
• Challenges
Formula Feeding• Convenience
• Flexible
• Diet
• Frequency
• Challenges
REferences• BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board (n.d.). Age by age guide to feeding your baby.
BabyCenter Expert Advice. Retrieved from: http://www.babycenter.com/0_age-by- age-guide-to-feeding-your-baby_1400680.bc
• BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board (n.d.). Age by age guide to feeding your toddler. BabyCenter Expert Advice. Retrieved from: http://www.babycenter.com/0_age-by- age-guide-to-feeding-your-toddler_1736045.bc
• DiSanto, J. (2012). Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding. KidsHealth from Nemours. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html#
• Drescher, S. (2013). What is baby bottle tooth decay. WebMD. Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/what-is-baby-bottle-tooth-decay
• Gavin, M. L. (2011). Keeping portions under control. KidsHealth from Nemours. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/portions.html#
• National Institues of Health. (2011).Age appropriate diet for children. MedlinePlus. Retrieved from: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002455.htm