An important principle guiding the infant feeding process is that:
a. specific foods are required at certain growth periods.
b. family foods can be safely introduced at about 6 months.
c. solid foods should not be given until the infant can self-feed.
d. food supplies physical, developmental, and cultural needs.
Question 2
The traditional transition food for an infant going from a milk-only diet to solid food is:
a. diluted fruit juices.
b. fortified infant cereals.
c. strained fruits.
d. strained vegetables.
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Nutritional Similarities between Infant Formula and Breast Milk