{"product_id":"the-importance-of-infant-nutrition-bode-olotu-9798398178333","title":"The Importance of Infant Nutrition","description":"Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development.\u003cbr\u003eInfants should be breastfed or formula fed exclusively for the first six months of life. Infants should not consume solid foods prior to six months because solid foods do not contain the right nutrient mix that infants need. Also, eating solids may mean drinking less human milk or formula.\u003cbr\u003eFor a baby, breast milk is best. It has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are not able to or decide not to breastfeed. Infants are usually ready to eat solid foods at about 6 months of age.\u003cbr\u003eNutrition is the process of consuming, absorbing, and using nutrients needed by the body for growth, development, and maintenance of life. To receive adequate, appropriate nutrition, people need to consume a healthy diet, which consists of a variety of nutrients-the substances in foods that nourish the body.\u003cbr\u003eSome toddlers have nutritional problems that can have immediate and long-term effects on their health, growth and development. Food allergies, iron deficiency, tooth decay and constipation are common in the early years.\u003cbr\u003eOne thing you don't want to give your baby during the first 12 months is whole cow's milk. It doesn't have enough iron, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids for your baby. Also, it contains too much protein, sodium, and potassium for your child's body to absorb and can cause harm. Wait to introduce cow's milk until your baby is 1 year old.\u003cbr\u003eYou also don't want to give your baby soy milk or homemade formula. These substitutes may not have the balance of nutrition baby needs right now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bode Olotu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8398178337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798398178333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.05d","brand":"Bode Olotu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46685772742911,"sku":"9798398178333","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_08c8cb99-6e8f-4369-9517-9dca3d70ebe0.jpg?v=1741726729","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-importance-of-infant-nutrition-bode-olotu-9798398178333","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}