µg during the first months of life. After six months egg yolk is supplemented in the infant’s diet. ii) Vitamin D It is essential for utilisation and retention of calcium and phosphorus. A good supply of vitamin D during pregnancy benefits the mother and it helps satisfactory development of the infant.
The vitamin D requirement of child is I.U. if there is minimal exposure to sunlight. Table . ICMR recommended dietary allowances for infants Nutrient Months - - Energy Kcals Protein gm .
. Fats gm Calcium mg Iron mg μg /kg Vitamin A Retinol μg or Carotene μg Thiamine mg . . Riboflavin mg .
. Niacin equivalent μg /kg Pyridoxine mg . . Ascorbic acid mg Dietary folate μg Vitamin B12 μg .
. Magnesium mg Zinc mg Collect birth weight and height of infants. Activity : UNIT. - - Nutrition in pregnancy, lactation and infancy Table .
Composition of Colostrum Nutrient Amount Energy kcal Fat g . Calcium mg Phosphorous mg Iron mg . Protein g . Lactose g .
Carotene I.U Vitamin A I.U b) Transition milk During the next two weeks, the milk increases in quantity and changes in appearance and composition. This is called ‘‘transition milk’’. The immunoglobin and protein content decreases while the fat and sugar content increases. Exclusive breastfeeding of colostrum and transition milk minimises infections related to neonatal deaths.
The composition of milk changes even during the length of a single feed to exactly suit the need of a particular baby. . . Advantages of breast feeding Breastfeeding is not only beneficial to the infant but also to the mother.
The advantages of breastfeeding can be considered under nutritional, immunological, psychological, economical and physiological and other factors. Body is constantly making the perfect milk for baby. Milk changes its nutritional profile as baby grows (milk made for a month old is different than for a month old) milk