Children and Nutrition

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Science now tells us that solid foods should not replace breast milk or formula too early. Introducing solid foods early will deprive a baby of the science now tells us that solid foods should not replace breast milk or formula too early. Introducing solid foods early will deprive a baby of these crucial nutrients and also replace the amounts of breast milk or formula a baby needs.ese crucial nutrients and also replace the amounts of breast milk or formula a baby needs.

For optimum health, it may be beneficial to wait longer than 12 months before you introduce cows’ milk. Children who switch to cows’ milk at 12 months may be more at risk of iron deficiency. Formula is fortified with iron to meet your baby’s needs, but cows’ milk is naturally low in iron. Holland, K., & Jarvis, S. (2006).

Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients. Malnutrition can occur if you do not eat enough food. In some cases, malnutrition is very mild and ...

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