Compare The Food And Nutrition Requirements Of Toddlers And Young Children
Food and Nutrition Requirements of: Infants, Toddlers and Young Children
Infants (0-6 months): Breast milk and infant formula have all the nutrition needed for the first 6 months; fats, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals. Babies go through a rapid period of growth after birth. In fact they usually double their length and triple in weight within the first twelve months of life. During pregnancy your baby builds up their body stores of some nutrients, such as iron, for their first 5-6 months of life. Breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs in the first 6 months of life. Even when solids foods are being introduced breast milk remains an important source of nutrition. If breast milk is not available the only suitable alternative …show more content…
There are many occasions, however, when breastfeeding is not possible and for babies under the age of 1 year, infant formula is the only alternative. Based on cow’s milk, many infant formulas have been developed to mimic the content of breast milk. Some infant formulas like Ronalac have gone further in order to mimic the biological effects and benefits of breast milk. Their enriched formulas will typically have revised proportions of prebiotics, probiotics and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Infants (6-12 months): From 6 months onwards they require more than just breast milk, they need solid foods for growth and development, because by 6 months they are double the birth size and triple by the end of first year. They need to be offered variety of food frequently but keeping in mind that their stomach is ten times smaller than adult stomach. The food need to include minerals, iron, zinc and vitamins A,C,D.
Minerals: It is important that good sources of iron are introduced straight away into the diet of a six month old baby who is being weaned. Anaemia (iron deficiency) is a common problem symptomised by loss of appetite, irritability and lethargy in the …show more content…
These calories should come from the sources listed below as shown in the apple.
Young Children:
Good nutrition is an important part of your child’s healthy lifestyle. Always offer different choices for your child to eat. Offer new textures, colors, and tastes. Make food appealing and fun for your child. During the preschool years, children should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family, with an emphasis on those with nutritional value. This includes fresh vegetables and fruits, nonfat or low-fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheeses), lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish, lean hamburger), and whole-grain cereals and bread.
The following table gives guidelines for how much your preschooler should be eating each day. Grain Group - at least 6 servings each day
-1 slice of bread
-4-6 crackers
-½ cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
-½ bun, muffin, or bagel
Fruit and Vegetable Group - at least 5 servings each day
-½ cup cooked, canned, or chopped raw
-½ - 1 small fruit/vegetable
-½ cup juice
Milk Group - at least 3 servings each day
-¾ cup milk or
Infants (0-6 months): Breast milk and infant formula have all the nutrition needed for the first 6 months; fats, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals. Babies go through a rapid period of growth after birth. In fact they usually double their length and triple in weight within the first twelve months of life. During pregnancy your baby builds up their body stores of some nutrients, such as iron, for their first 5-6 months of life. Breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs in the first 6 months of life. Even when solids foods are being introduced breast milk remains an important source of nutrition. If breast milk is not available the only suitable alternative …show more content…
There are many occasions, however, when breastfeeding is not possible and for babies under the age of 1 year, infant formula is the only alternative. Based on cow’s milk, many infant formulas have been developed to mimic the content of breast milk. Some infant formulas like Ronalac have gone further in order to mimic the biological effects and benefits of breast milk. Their enriched formulas will typically have revised proportions of prebiotics, probiotics and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Infants (6-12 months): From 6 months onwards they require more than just breast milk, they need solid foods for growth and development, because by 6 months they are double the birth size and triple by the end of first year. They need to be offered variety of food frequently but keeping in mind that their stomach is ten times smaller than adult stomach. The food need to include minerals, iron, zinc and vitamins A,C,D.
Minerals: It is important that good sources of iron are introduced straight away into the diet of a six month old baby who is being weaned. Anaemia (iron deficiency) is a common problem symptomised by loss of appetite, irritability and lethargy in the …show more content…
These calories should come from the sources listed below as shown in the apple.
Young Children:
Good nutrition is an important part of your child’s healthy lifestyle. Always offer different choices for your child to eat. Offer new textures, colors, and tastes. Make food appealing and fun for your child. During the preschool years, children should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family, with an emphasis on those with nutritional value. This includes fresh vegetables and fruits, nonfat or low-fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheeses), lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish, lean hamburger), and whole-grain cereals and bread.
The following table gives guidelines for how much your preschooler should be eating each day. Grain Group - at least 6 servings each day
-1 slice of bread
-4-6 crackers
-½ cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
-½ bun, muffin, or bagel
Fruit and Vegetable Group - at least 5 servings each day
-½ cup cooked, canned, or chopped raw
-½ - 1 small fruit/vegetable
-½ cup juice
Milk Group - at least 3 servings each day
-¾ cup milk or