Evolving Nutrition Strategies for Infants & Toddlers
Alex Strauss Alex Strauss

Evolving Nutrition Strategies for Infants & Toddlers

Nutrition research is ever changing and research regarding recommendations surrounding infant and toddler nutrition continues to emerge. It’s known that during the first year of a child’s life, the main source of nutrition is breast milk or an iron-fortified baby formula. Experts agree that meeting iron and zinc requirements during key stages of growth and development in the first year of life is crucial. Around six months of age the infant will start showing indications that they are ready for solid foods. The transition from exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding to the addition of solid foods, is referred to as complementary feeding.

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