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Between 6 and 12 months old, the baby should be drinking how many ounces of water a day?
4-6 ounces/day
We should limit food with added sugars until which age?
< 24 months
Puts hands to mouth; turns head towards mom's breast or bottle; puckers, smacks, or licks lips; has clenched hands
Birth to 6 month old: signs child is hungry.
Build strong bones and prevent rickets; all children need this supplement after birth; breast milk usually does not provide adequate amounts; babies receiving infant formula: 32 ounces of infant formula per day contains 400 IU
Vitamin D
Children should not have unpasteurized drinks or foods (such as juices, milks, yogurt or cheeses) because of what bacteria?
E. coli
The harmful substance in honey that children should not ingest?
Botulism
Reaches for or points to food; opens mouth when offered a spoon or food; gets excited when sees food; uses hand motions or makes sounds
6-24 months old: signs child is hungry
Fortified cows milk, eggs, fortified yogurt, cereal, some juices
Vitamin D for children who have started eating solid foods
How much juice are children under 12 months allowed to drink?
NONE
When is a child allowed to drink soda, pop, fruit drinks, flavored milks, or other sugar sweetened beverages?
NONE under 24 months
Pushes food away; closes mouth when food is offered; turns head away from food; uses hand motions or sounds; lets child decided how much; does not need to finish bottle or all food in jar or on plate
6-24 months: signs a child is full
Preterm needs more of this than full-term babies; breast milk will suffice until 4 months, then need extra supplement; most commonly found in animal products
Iron
How much juice are children over the age of 12 months allowed to have?
4 ounces or less of 100% juice a day
Tastes and textures
Closes mouth; turns head away from moms breast or bottle; relaxes hand
birth-6 months: signs a child is full
At what age do we require less calories?
Young and elderly