NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Soy Protein, Choline, Sensory System
10 Apr 2015
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Still prefers smooth textures but progressing to slightly. Early introduction of lumpy foods may cause choking. Developmental stage at 6-9 months lumpier pureed food o o. Infant development occurs within five domains influenced by sensory system. Better lip control for removing foods from spoon. Provide a maximum of 4 oz. juice per day. Foods need to increase in texture to encourage chewing. Infants born with several reflexes, they experience cephalocaudal growth (head to toe), and growth spurts typically occur at 3 weeks and about every 3 months. Recognize that the signs for healthy infant growth involve doubling the birth weight within 4- 6 months and tripling the birth weight with first year. Note that recommendations for ewcfg start at 2 years of age, so do not apply to infants. 108 kcal/ kg body weight at 0-6 months. Newborn weighing 4 kg (8. 8 lbs) needs 108 x 4 = 432 kcal.
