1. Rapid physical growth and development 2.

. Total body fat increases rapidly during the first 9 months of life, after which the rate tapers off till the end of childhood. 3. The newborn infant has a functional but physiologically immature kidney that gradually increases in size and capacity to concentrate.

 4. The stomach capacity of infants increases from 20-30 ml @ birth to 200 ml by one year of age. 5. Fat absorption varies. 6. The bile-stimulated lipase in human milk hydrolyzes triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. 7. The enzymes that digest disaccharides reach adult levels by 2832 weeks of gestation.

 1. Provide nutritional base rapid growth and development of the child during the first year of life. 2. Establish the foundation for good food habits and attitudes.

a. Has physiologic and psychologic value for mother and infant b. Meets nutrients of early needs months c. Provides immunity factor and reduces chances for infection

a. Formula designed to match nutritional ratio of breast milk composition, water dilution to reduce protein and mineral concentration, added CHO to increase energy value b. May meet needs of working mother

c. Must be prepared under clean conditions and sterilized to prevent contamination

- Calorie requirement is HIGH - Needs increase from month to month

 At birth- 350-500 calories In 1 year- 800-1200 calories nd to the 7th month- 120 2 cal/kg th to 12th month- 100 cal/kg 7

 Avg. requirement for growth in st year the 1 - 500 calories/ pound 2/3- needs being supplied by milk 1/3- by the added CHO

 0 to 6 months- 1.5 to 2.5 g of CHO/kg 6 to 12 months- 1.5 to 2 g/kg 1 oz of cow s milk/lbs= 1.5 g of CHON/ lbs= 1/10 of body wt.

required for biological processes, and not those that only act as fuel.

"linoleic" comes from the Greek word linon (flax). Ol eic means "of, relating to, or derived from oil or olive" or "of or relating to oleic acid"

polyunsaturated fatty acid that is present in the phospholipids of membranes of the body's cells, and is abundant in the brain, muscles, liver. a. Muscle growth b. Brain c. Bodybuilding supplement

Vegetable oil Corn Soybean Cottonseed oils

 1/10 oz/lb of body wt. = 1 oz/10 oz of milk= 1% of the body weight

-all minerals an vitamins are required proportionately greater amounts by infant

During the 2st four months a liberal status of iron of the healthy infant may suffice for the rapidly expanding blood circulation, but thereafter, special emphasis must be placed o the inclusion of iron-rich food lest anemia will result.

 VITAMIN B6 (pyridoxine)
-essential

in the diet of human -pyridoxine deficiency may result in a syndrome characterized primarily by convulsions - 60 and 100 microgramsminimum daily requirement of this vitamin

 Infants given a daily dose of 2000 IU of Vitamin D achieve less growth than infants receiving 135 IU and far less than those given 400 IU. Any normal infant ingesting 18 oz of cow s milk, or a comparable amount in a bottle-fed milk food, or it s equivalent of human milk (24 oz), receives all Vitamin A & all Vitamin B fractions (including Vitamin B12) needed for optimum growth.

-25 oz/lbs of body weight- daily fluid needs of infant -water balanced is MORE disturbed than that of the adult -requirement for water varies from 1015% of the body wt, or 1 to 2 oz/lb of body wt.

1. Beware of baby dinners or creamed products that contain nutritionally incomplete refined starches.

2. Drain off the syrup from canned fruits before serving. 3. Watch the no. of egg yolks the child consumes per day. Three or four is plenty.

4. If the doctor says its okay, give him 2% LFM instead of whole milk. It contains substantially less fat.

a. Banana (especially ripe latundan, at first), ripe papaya, mango, tiesa. Provide a variety of nutrients for good health. Papaya, mango, and other citrus fruits like dalanghita are good sources of Vitamin C which your baby needs to keep gums healthy, prevent easy bruising and help the body fight infection.

b. Eggs, fish, meat, liver, munggo, soybeans, garbanzos, peanuts are good body builders that will make help your baby grow faster and healthier, build a strong muscles, keep blood healthy, and give body heat.

c. Green leafy and yellow veggies like kamote tops, kangkong, malunggay, petsay, carrot and squash contain vitamins and minerals that the body needs for good eyesight, clear skin, glossy hair, good growth, and to keep colds away.

d. Other veggies like: abitsuwelas, sitaw, potatoes have added vitamins and minerals that promote growth and make the body fit. e. Include also cereals like oatmeal, biscuits, and boiled root crops like mashed kamote, gabi, etc. for more energy.

 1. After his 3rd month birthday, test the readiness of your baby to accept new foods by placing a teaspoon between his lips. a. If he tends to close his lips or push the teaspoon away continually, then he is not ready. Avoid forcing him to eat.

b. But if he accepts the food from a teaspoon give liquid or semiliquid food first. Begin with thin lugaw, move on to thicker lugaw, and then add step-by-step mashed, chopped and thinly sliced food as your baby grows older.

2. Start any new food with teaspoon on the first day and add as your baby takes to the new taste. 3. Never start two (2) new foods at the same time. Let the baby get used to a new food about two (2) or three (3) days before trying him out on new one.

4. Show pleasure when giving new food. This will help him like a variety of food. 5. Give water between feeds to provide enough liquid to remove waste from his body and to help regulate the body functions.

6. At and bout 7 months of age, teach your baby to drink water and other liquids from a cup. By using a teaspoon and later a cup, you can avoid the use of feeding bottle which is often the source of a baby s infection. 7. Give finely chopped foods when your baby starts teething. Biskotso or any hard toast is also good at this time.

9. Handle baby s food properly. a. Wash hand with soap and clean water before handling baby s foods. b. Dirty fingernails carry germs and eggs of worms which can cause worm infestation. c. Use clean utensils and keep food away from flies and insects. d. Both liquids and cook food thoroughly.

8. Offer bland foods to your baby. a. Highly salted foods may injure his kidneys. b. Too much sugar and sweets may develop in the baby a strong liking for these foods which may lead to tooth decay and obesity.

10. Feed baby with only freshly-cooked foods or fruits freshly-peeled. Avoid giving left-over foods to babies. 11. If necessary, divide the recommended amount of supplementary foods listed on next page, into several feedings during this day.