NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT : LSUS
FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS1 THIRD TERM
WEEK 7
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT
CONTENT
INFANTS
Covers the period from birth to a year. It is a period of rapid growth.
Dietary needs of infants
1. Milk and milk preparation:- are adequate sources of nourishment for the first 4-6 months of life. Breast milk is best for infants.
2. Semi-solids:- After about four months an infant can be introduced to semi-solid food. The energy needs of the infant can be supplied by special cereals such as maize or millet porridge.
3. Protein requirement is higher for growth.
4. Vitamin supplements should be added to infants' food. Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C for infants.
5. Calcium is for strong bones and teeth, and iron is required for.... View More
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- VEGETABLES
- PRACTICAL WORK ON VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
- LEGUMES, CEREALS AND GRAINS
- PRACTICAL WORK ON LEGUMES, CEREALS, GRAINS
- CONDIMENTS AND SEASONING
- MEAL PLANNING
- NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT
- PRACTICAL WORK ON SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF INFANT, TODDLER, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT.
- SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF ADULT, AGED, PREGNANT AND LACTATING MOTHERS
- PRACTICAL WORK ON NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF ADULT, AGED, PREGNANT AND LACTATING MOTHERS
- Chapters 10
- Category SSS1
- Author ClassNotes Edu
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