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diet, good health, diet, age appropriate, an age-appropriate diet is one that provides adequate nutrition, child's state of development, birth to 4 months of age, first four to six months of life, infants need only breast milk, formula to meet all nutritional needs, breast milk, recommended feeding method, the first six months of life although a fortified formula, adequately meet an infant's needs, breastfeeding, a newborn, nurse eight to 12 times per day, every 2 to 4 hours, on demand, by four months, baby is likely to cut back to four to six times per day, quantity of breast milk consumed at each feeding, increase, formula-fed babies, eat, six to eight times per day, starting, 2-5 ounces of formula per feeding, total of 16-35 ounces per day, breastfeeding, number of feedings, decrease, the baby gets older, formula, increase to approximately 6-8 ounces per feeding, never give honey to an infant, contain the spores that cause botulism, an infant's immune system is not fully developed to fight off this disease, an infant, sleep, the night, waking to feed necessary infant is not eating enough, underweight, routine check-ups, physician to monitor child's growth, ensure they, eating adequately, dietitian, inform, waking to feed, 4 to 6 months of age, at 4 to 6 months of age an infant, consuming 28 to 45 ounces of formula, ready to start the transition to solid foods, starting solids too soon, infant to choke, not physically ready, several developmental milestones to indicate an infant is ready to eat solid foods, birth weight has doubled, baby has good control of head, neck, sit up, fullness by turning the head away, by not opening the mouth, baby begins showing interest in food, eating, start solid feedings, iron-fortified baby rice cereal mixed, breast milk, formula to a thin consistency, cereal mixed to a thicker consistency, the baby learns to control it in his mouth, initially, offer cereal two times per day in servings of 1, 2 tablespoons, dry amount, mixing, formula, breast milk, gradually increase to 3, 4 tablespoons of cereal, cereal should not be given, bottle, a physician, dietitian specifically recommends it, reflux, once the baby is eating rice cereal routinely, introduce other iron-fortified instant cereals, introduce one new cereal per week so, watch, an intolerance, never put a child to bed, a bottle, cause "bottle mouth ", resulting in tooth decay, use plain water, a bottle, discuss use of water, physician, use of excess water, lead to seizures in children, 6 to 8 months, continue to offer breast milk, formula three to five times per day, consumption of formula, breast milk, begin to level off, solid foods, become a source of nutrition, after a baby has tried a variety of different baby cereals, try fruit juices, strained fruits, vegetables, juices, use infant-pack juices, unsweetened vitamin c -rich juices apple, grape, orange, not give juices, bottle at bedtime, lead to tooth decay, delay orange juice, 9 months of age, family has a history of allergy to orange juice, strained fruits, vegetables, introduce one at a time waiting two to three days in between to check, allergic reaction, plain vegetables green peas, potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, beans, beets, plain fruits bananas, applesauce, apricots, pears, peaches, melon, dietitians recommend introduction of a few vegetables, fruits, the fruit's sweetness, make a less-sweet food vegetables less appealing, give fruits, vegetables in 2-3 tablespoon servings, offer, four servings per day, amounts of fruits, vegetables consumed per day, vary between 2 tablespoons, 2 cups depending on the size of child, how well the child eats fruits, vegetables, consistency of foods offered gradually increased, child tolerates, finger foods offered in small amounts, avoid foods apple chunks, slices, grapes, hot dogs, sausages, peanut butter, popcorn, nuts, seeds, round candies, hard chunks of uncooked vegetables, choking, soft cooked vegetables, washed, peeled fruits, graham crackers, melba toast, noodles, good finger foods, salted, sugared foods, not recommended, teething foods, toast strips, unsalted crackers, bagels, teething biscuits, introduced at this time, 8 to 12 months of age, breast milk, formula, offered three to four times per day at this age, at 8 to 12 months of age, a baby, ready to try strained, finely chopped meats, breastfed infants, start meats at 8 months of age, breast milk is not a rich source of iron, infants have adequate iron stores to last, 8 months of age, iron-rich foods meats, foods, offer only one new meat per week in 3-4 tablespoon servings, use strained, finely ground meats, frankfurters, meat sticks, serving sizes, fruits, vegetables increases to 3-4 tablespoons, four times per day, eggs given three to four times per week, the yolk, baby is 1 year old, babies, sensitive to egg whites, by the age of 1, most children, off the bottle, child still uses a bottle, should contain water only, 1 year of age, after a baby is 1-year old, whole milk, "vitamin d", 4%, replace breast milk, formula, children under the age of 2 should not be given low-fat milk, 2%, skim, they need the additional calories from fat to ensure proper growth, children under the age of 1 should not be given whole milk, has been shown to cause anemia, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, given in small amounts, milk, nutrient-dense, breast milk, formula, 1-year old child, getting much of nutrition from meats, fruits, vegetables, breads, grains, dairy group, providing a variety of foods, help to ensure adequate intake of vitamins, minerals, toddlers, not grow, rapidly, babies, nutritional needs relative to size decrease, second year of life, they continue to gain weight, no longer "double weight", infants, keep in mind, toddlers, becoming more, active, they learn to crawl, walk, toddlers, small children, eat only small amounts at one time, eat frequently, four to six times, throughout the day, snacking is strongly encouraged, feeding tips, feeding solids too early is not recommended, result in overfeeding, offer only one new food at a time, offer the new foods, watch, allergic reactions, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, not feed solids, bottle, child dislikes the new food, try giving it again later, safety, feed the baby directly, jar only, use the entire jar contents, use a dish, prevent contamination, food-borne illness, opened containers of baby's food, covered, stored, refrigerator, no longer than two days, use a small spoon to feed the baby, a baby put to bed, a bottle, milk, fruit juice, sweetened beverage, develop bottle mouth, resulting in tooth decay, use plain water, a bottle, avoid foods, baby to choke, popcorn, nuts, potato chips, whole kernel corn, berries, grapes, hot dogs, raw vegetables, raisins, dry flake cereals, tips, water, offered between feedings, feeding sweets, sweetened beverages is not recommended, spoil the appetite, contribute to tooth decay, salt, sugar, strong spices, not recommended, caffeine products, not recommended, soft drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, a fussy baby, need attention, not always food, older children, throughout childhood, adolescence, important that the diet, variety of foods, proper development, principles, the food guide pyramid apply to a child's diet, an adult's, portions, number of servings per day, obviously less, children, age of 2, recommended that the diet be moderately low in fat, diets high in fat, contribute to heart disease, obesity, health problems later in life, in areas where water is not fluoridated, fluoride supplementation, communities, less than, 25 ppm fluoride, a diet that contains a variety of foods from each, the food groups, breads, grains, meats, fruits, vegetables, dairy, prevent nutrient deficiencies, the american medical association, american dietetic association recommend that healthy children should get all nutrients from foods rather than vitamin supplements, nutrients, most likely to be deficient, child's diet, calcium, iron, vitamin c, vitamin a, folic acid, vitamin b-6, american academy of pediatrics, does not support routine supplementation, healthy children, no significant risk, a parent wishes, to give child a standard pediatric multi-vitamin, children who consume little, no dairy products, at particular risk, calcium deficiency, interfere, bone growth, foods, good sources of calcium include low-fat, non-fat milk, yogurt, cheeses, foods broccoli, cooked greens, canned salmon, bones, provide a source of calcium, in the diet, however it, difficult to get children to consume adequate quantities of these foods, iron requirements vary by age, rate of growth, iron stores, increasing blood volume, rate of absorption from food sources, adolescent girls, have increased iron needs, due to menstrual losses, food sources of iron include meat, fish, poultry, iron-fortified cereals, spinach greens, dried beans, peas.