Asked by Vilma Alexandra on Jul 12, 2024
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What is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infant's diet?
A) 2 to 3 months
B) 4 to 6 months
C) When birth weight has tripled
D) When tooth eruption has started
Solid Food
Food that has been pureed or is in firm pieces, introduced to infants typically around 6 months of age to complement breast milk or formula feeding.
Tooth Eruption
The process by which a tooth moves through the bone and gum tissue to enter the oral cavity.
- Become familiar with the principles underlying infant nutrition, with an emphasis on introducing solid foods and considerations related to diet.
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princess tephineJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Physiologically and developmentally, the 4- to 6-month-old infant is in a transition period. The extrusion reflex has disappeared, and swallowing is a more coordinated process. In addition, the gastrointestinal tract has matured sufficiently to handle more complex nutrients and is less sensitive to potentially allergenic food. Infants of this age will try to help during feeding; 2 to 3 months is too young. The extrusion reflex is strong, and the child will push food out with the tongue. Infant birth weight triples at 1 year. Solid foods can be started earlier. Tooth eruption can facilitate biting and chewing; most infant foods do not require this ability.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the principles underlying infant nutrition, with an emphasis on introducing solid foods and considerations related to diet.