Nutrition at different life stages Flashcards
1
Q
At what age should you start introducing solid foods to babies? And what food are appropriate to start with?
A
-6 months
-vegetables, fruit, starchy foods, protein foods, dairy products
2
Q
How long should you continue breast feeding for?
A
About one year
3
Q
By what age should a baby be eating three healthy meals a day?
A
between 9 and 12 months
4
Q
What 3 signs suggest a baby is ready for their first solid foods?
A
- stay in a sitting position and hold their head steady
- coordinate their eyes, hands and mouth being able to pick up food and put it in their mouth
- swallow food rather then spit it back out
5
Q
What is the 5532 a day food portion for toddlers guide?
A
-starchy foods x 5-a-day
-fruit and vegetables x 5-a-day
-dairy foods x 3-a-day
-protein foods x 2-a-day
