Nutrients
This macronutrient is vital for growth, development, and repairing tissues during the rapid growth of an infant
Protein
Introducing solids before this age can increase the infant's risk of childhood obesity
6 months
What challenge is described as the parents not being able to access nutritional or adequate food to feed their infants.
Food insecurity
What is the recommended percentage of an infant's caloric intake that should come from fats
50%
Symptoms of deficiency of this micronutrient include poor appetite, irritability, and poor growth and are only apparent when the deficiency is severe
Iron
This collection of beliefs can impact when, what, and how an infant eats
Iron deficiency during infancy can disturb this important type of development
Cognitive development
An infant's developing immune system results in an increased chance of _____ illnesses
Foodbourne or food poisoning
As discussed in class, what food groups are not as accessible to Canadians living in northern regions.
Fresh fruits and vegetables