Discussion

Discussion: Appearance - Colourful. Taste - Good. Texture - correct consistency vegetables are well cooked. Flavour - Delightful aroma. Over all acceptability - Good. Conclusion: A very good starter with rich sources of vitamins, minerals and calories. Practical moderate works: Energy + 600kcal Protein + 19gms Calcium 1200mg Iron 21mg B- Carotene I.U. Discussion Appearance Yellowish white. Taste Excellent Texture Liquid Consistency. Flavor Good Acceptability - Taste good. Practical RDA for an infant: Energy k.cal / kg of body weight Protein .69gm/kg of body weight Calcium – 500mg Iron 5mg /1kg B.Carotene I.U. Appropriate food items: • Fruits • Dhal • Vegetables • Egg • Cereals Justification for selection: Fruits Source of vitamin C which is not present in milk. Vegetables Provides minerals and get familiarized with new taste. Dhal and cereals Calories and good quality proteins. Egg Mashed Yolk of an egg provides essential amino acids. Practical