Growing Up Pgs 4-6 Flashcards
Weaning is
The introduction of solid food into a baby’s diet at the age of 6 months
A need is
Something that is essential
Nutritional is
A reason based on nutrients
Explain is
State the reasons why something happens
Non-Nutrional is
An reason based on factors other than nutrients
Identifying is
Name,select,highlight,write down
Four essential thing for a baby are
Nappies
Cot
Pram
Car seat
Babies also need
- Regular feeds
- Lots of sleep in a safe place
- To have his/her nappy changed frequently
- Safe and comfortable clothes
- To be kept clean
- Lots of cuddles and attention
- Regular checks a health professional
A baby needs to be weaned at six months because
It needs extra nutrients such as carbohydrates.
Also the iron stores in a baby’s liver have now ran out roughly around the age of 6 months.
Two feeding options for babies under the age of 6 months are
Breast milk
Formula milk
Recall reasons why babies should not be weaned before the age of 6 months
A baby’s teeth have not been fully developed by this point and a baby’s digestive system could not cope with solid foods until around six months.
What type of milk becomes an important nutrient source at 1 year old?
Whole milk/ Full Fat milk
3 year old toddlers should not be given too much fibre, why?
This is because toddlers can not digest mass amounts of fibre.
Remember nutritional reason formula answer
Formula
Answer= name of nutrient + source(s) + function
Non nutritional choice reasons include
Likes/Dislikes Cost Cooking time Dishes required and used Knowledge and skill