The science of infant nutrition and the art of infant feeding

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Using the recommendations of the Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics for infant formulas as a scientific base, practical guidelines for feeding infants were given. Breast feeding or the use of a prepared formula meets these recommendations; evaporated milk, fresh cow''s milk and skimmed milk, despite widespread use for many years, do not. The feeding of strained foods and infant cereals should be begun when the infant has reached the stage of development appropriate for feeding from a spoon and swallowing nonliquid foods, usually between 3-6 mo. old. Lifelong eating patterns begin during this period. Adjusting caloric intake to needs and learning to enjoy a variety of foods are major objectives of feeding practices.

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