Author Question: How should complementary foods be introduced to infants? Do commercially prepared baby foods need to ... (Read 109 times)

amal · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

How should complementary foods be introduced to infants? Do commercially prepared baby foods need to be a part of an infant's diet, or are there other alternatives?

Question 2

Saturated fat need not be limited in the diets of children younger than 5 years of age.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

When introducing new foods, select single-ingredient foods. Only one new food is offered over a 3- to 5-day period. Commercially prepared baby foods are not a necessity for infants. Parents and caregivers can make baby foods at home using a blender or food processor, or by mashing foods with a fork. Care must be taken, however, to provide developmentally appropriate textures and to use safe food preparation and storage practices. The addition of salt and sugar to baby food is not recommended. The advantage of home-prepared baby food is that a wider variety of foods may be offered, including foods from the family diet.

Answer to Question 2

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