Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition Links
- International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers Represents 17 members including both national and international which manufacture and market infant foods.
- Ask the Expert - Dr. Alan Greene Various articles by Dr. Greene that discuss nutrition and feeding issues from infants to teens.
- Cow's Milk- Does It Really Do the Body Good? Article discusses the issues behind why cow milk allergies are the most common in infants and offers parents an alternative for their children.
- Infant Nutrition Discusses the composition of breast milk and various types of formula.
- Guide to Infant Feeding Guidelines for introducing solid foods to infants. Has charts on types of foods and ages at which to introduce.
- Iron deficiency anemia Exploring the cause and effect of iron deficiency anemia in infants and children will give caregivers symptoms to look for and guidelines on how to prevent the condition.
- DHADoc.com Dr. William Sears recommends DHA, a fatty acid in breast milk, for optimal mental and visual development of infants.
- Soy Based Infant Formula Article on phytoestrogens and soy-based infant formula from the British Medical Journal.
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition Articles, advice and related links.
- When to feed a baby cereal Short article discussing when your baby is the right age to be introduced to solids.
- Babies and Allergies Article from Suite101.com on what signs to look for and how to avoid or detect food allergies.
- Goat's Milk Formula Article addresses the use of goat's milk as a cow's milk formula alternative. Basic recipe provided.
- Delaying solids can be a good thing Starting babies on solids too early can be bad for their little systems and can cause food allergies later in life among other problems.
- Diet and Nutrition Guide for Children Information on the kids food pyramid, reading nutrition labels, and vitamin and mineral requirements.
- Cheating Babies: Nutritional Quality and Cost of Commercial Baby Food A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
- Food Safety for Mothers and Babies Factsheet from Clemson University gives guidelines for safe food handling for babies, and storing breast milk, formula and food.
- Infant Nutrition Following these simple infant nutrition guidelines, when introducing solid foods, will insure that infants get the highest nutritional value from mealtime in the first year of life.
- Toddler Food Guide An adapted food pyramid for toddlers. Includes a sample menu plan.
- WIC - Women, Infants and Children Mission is to support low-income women and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing foods to supplement diets, info on healthy eating, support for women who breastfeed, and referrals to health care.
- Quaker Toddlers Features toddler nutrition, parenting information, fun ideas for kid's activities, and recipes. Resource provided by The Quaker Oats Company.
- Feeding Baby Safely Health and nutrition guidelines for feeding infants and toddlers from the American Council on Science and Health.
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