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Infancy and Nutrition - Fe Ann Villafuerte
Infancy and Nutrition - Fe Ann Villafuerte
Nutrition
Prepared by: FE ANN V. VILLAFUERTE
During Infancy, when do you
start to prepare food for your
baby?
Introduction
FROM 2 - 4 MONTHS
has coordinated suck-swallow
Eats every 3-4 hours
3-4 ounces (90-12 mL) per feeding
Infant Nutritional Pattern
FROM 4 - 6 MONTHS
Eats 4 or more times everyday
4-5 ounces (100-150 mL) per feeding
Infant Nutritional Pattern
FROM 6 - 8 MONTHS
Eats baby food such as rice cereal, fruits and vegetables
Eats 4 times daily
6-8 ounces (160-225 mL) per feeding
Infant Nutritional Pattern
FROM 10 - 12 MONTHS
Eats most soft table foods with family
Uses cup with or without lid
Attempts to feed self with spoon though spills often
Eats 4 times daily
6 - 8 ounces (160-225 mL) per feeding
NUTRITION FOR GROWING
BABY