Guidelines for complementary feeding
Chapter 8: Nutrition, Health and Well-being · HOME SCIENCE · EN medium
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Guidelines for complementary feeding Only one food should be introduced at a time. Small quantities should be fed in the beginning which can be gradually increased. Do not force if the child dislikes any food. Try something else and re-introduce later. Spicy and fried foods should be avoided for small babies. All types of food should be encouraged without showing personal dislikes. Variety in foods is very important to make new foods acceptable. Ask your parent/grandparent/aunt about the traditional complementary foods of your region. Do you think these foods are nutritious? Give reasons for your answers.
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Guidelines for complementary feeding Only one food should be introduced at a time. Small quantities should be fed in the beginning which can be gradually increased. Do not force if the child dislikes any food. Try something else and re-introduce later.
Spicy and fried foods should be avoided for small babies. All types of food should be encouraged without showing personal dislikes. Variety in foods is very important to make new foods acceptable. Ask your parent/grandparent/aunt about the traditional complementary foods of your region.
Do you think these foods are nutritious? Give reasons for your answers.
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