Lecture 10: Complementary Feeding Flashcards
What is complementary feeding?
The process starting when BM alone is no longer sufficient to meet nutritional needs, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed along with BM, or formula
What are other commonly used terms for complementary feeding?
‘weaning’ ‘introduction to solids’
What are complementary foods called?
‘solids’ ‘solid foods’
When is the recommendation to start complementary feeding?
Around 6 months of age
What does texture, variety and flavour positively influence?
Introduction of motor development, enhancing cognitive development
What reflexes are newborns born with for feeding?
Rooting, mouthing, head turning, gagging, swallowing and coordinate breath and swallow
What are the signs that a baby is ready to start solids?
- 6 months
- Hold head up
- Sits when supported
- Opens mouth
- Keep food in mouth
- Can swallow food
- Biting and chewing
What are the risks of early introduction to complementary feeding? (<5 months)
- Eczema
- Food allergies
- Respiratory disease
- Gut infection
- Diarrhoea
- Dehydration
How does early introduction to complementary feeding influence iron? (<5 months)
Impaired iron absorption and iron deficiency
What are the risks of late introduction to complementary feeding? (>7 months)
- Iron deficiency
- Feeding difficulties
- Growth faltering
- Micronutrient deficiencies
- Food allergies
What percent of NZ babies are introduced to complementary foods at or before 5 months?
60%
What percent of NZ babies are introduced to complementary foods at or after 6 months?
40%
When do the first teeth begin to erupt?
Around 6-9 months
When has the full set of 20 deciduous teeth usually erupted in the mouth?
By 3 years of age
Are teeth necessary for an infant to start complementary feeding?
Not necessary - they have strong gums
What is the progression of textures in order?
- Pureed
- Mashed
- Chopped
- Family foods
What time period is pureed food generally introduced? What movements are they doing?
Supported sitter (6-7 mo)
What time period is mashed food generally introduced? What movements are they doing?
Independent sitter (7-8 mo)
What time period is chopped food generally introduced? What movements are they doing?
Crawler (8-12 mo)
What time period is family food generally introduced? What movements are they doing?
Beginning to walk (12-24 mo)
What is prolonged use of pureed foods and introduction of lumpy foods later than 10 months associated with?
- Feeding difficulties (commonly refusal)
- Low intake of nutrient rich foods
Why do infants need to be given textured foods?
To develop chewing skills and tongue movements
What is the WHO recommendation for complementary feeding schedules at 6-8 months of age?
- Milk given before food
- CF 2-3 times per day
- 200kcal/d of food
What is the WHO recommendation for complementary feeding schedules at 9-11 months of age?
- CF 3 times per day
- 1-2 nutritious snacks
- approx. 686kcal/day
- Milk given after food
What does responsive feeding involve?
- Being sensitive to hunger and satiety cues
- Feed slowly and patiently
- Encourage not force
What to do if a child refuses food?
Experiment with different food combinations, tastes, textures and methods of encouragement
Feeding time is period of…
Learning and love through talking and eye contact
What are signs a baby is hungry?
- Opening mouth
- Turning head side to side
- Leaning towards
- Agitated/excited
- Distressed/crying
- Asking for or pointing
What are signs a baby is full?
- Pushing/arching away
- Turning head away
- Spitting out food
- Using words
- Distracted
What are the MOH recommendations for serving sizes?
Not given - focus is on growth, development, varied food intake and choice