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Diets through the Lifespan

Diets through the Lifespan. Unit 6. Birth to 4 Months. During the first 4 -6 months of live, infants only need breast milk or formula to meet nutritional needs. If breast feeding, a newborn may need to eat 6 to 8 times a day. At 4 months the baby may cut back to 4 to 6 times a day.

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Diets through the Lifespan

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  1. Diets through the Lifespan Unit 6

  2. Birth to 4 Months • During the first 4 -6 months of live, infants only need breast milk or formula to meet nutritional needs. • If breast feeding, a newborn may need to eat 6 to 8 times a day. At 4 months the baby may cut back to 4 to 6 times a day. • Formula fed babies may need 6 to 8 times per day 2 to 3 ounces at each feeding.

  3. 4 – 6 Months of Age • Never give honey to an infant, it may contain spores that cause botulism. • At 4 – 6 months of age, an infant should be consuming 28 to 45 ounces of formula and should start transitioning to solid foods. • Start solid feedings with iron-fortified baby rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, thicken it as the baby learns to control its mouth.

  4. 6 - 8 Months of Age • Continue to offer breast milk or formula 3 to 5 times a day. Cow’s milk is not recommended for children under 1 year old. • The baby will begin eating less breast milk or formula and eat more solid foods. • Introduce fruits and vegetables one at a time. • Start with plain vegetables like carrots and green peas. • Give fruits and vegetables in 2 to 3 tablespoon servings and offer 4 servings a day.

  5. 8 - 12 Months of Age • Offer breast milk or formula 3 to 4 times a day. • At 8 – 12 months, a baby will be ready to try strained or finely chopped meats. • Offer 1 new meat a week in 3 to 4 tablespoon servings. • Serving sizes for fruit and vegetables increases to 3 – 4 tablespoons, 4 times a day. • At age 1 year, most children are off the bottle. If the child uses the bottle, it should contain water only.

  6. Daily Fruit Recommendation • Children 2-3 years old—1 cup • Children 4-8 years old—1 ½ cup • Girls 9-13 years old—1 ½ cup • Girls 14-18 years old—2 cups • Boys 9-13 years old—1 ½ cups • Boys 14-18 years old—2 cups

  7. Daily Vegetable Recommendation • Children 2-3 years old—1 cup • Children 4-8 years old—1 ½ cup • Girls 9-13 years old—2 cups • Girls 14-18 years old—2 ½ cups • Boys 9-13 years old—2 ½ cups • Boys 14-18 years old—3 cups

  8. Daily Grain Recommendation • Children 2-3 years old—3 oz. • Children 4-8 years old—5 oz. • Girls 9-13 years old—5 oz. • Girls 14-18 years old—6 oz. • Boys 9-13 years old—6 oz. • Boys 14-18 years old—8 oz.

  9. Daily Protein Foods Recommendation • Children 2-3 years old—2 oz. • Children 4-8 years old—4 oz. • Girls 9-13 years old—5 oz. • Girls 14-18 years old—5 oz. • Boys 9-13 years old—5 oz. • Boys 14-18 years old—6 ½ oz.

  10. Dairy Daily Recommendations • Children 2-3 years old—2 cups • Children 4-8 years old—2 ½ cups • Girls 9-13 years old—3 cups • Girls 14-18 years old—3 cups • Boys 9-13 years old—3 cups • Boys 14-18 years old—3 cups

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