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That slower rate of growth is accompanied by a reduced appetite between the ages of 2 and 6. This change can sometimes be surprising to parents and lead to the development of poor eating habits. However, children between the ages of 2 and 3 need 1,000 to 1,400 calories, while children between the ages of 4 and 8 need 1,200 to 2,000 calories (Mayo Clinic, 2016a).
Again focusing on nutrition this week, it is important to know when children are not eating enough, especially when their appetites are changing. Their bodies are rapidly changing and because of this they deal with chemical imbalances and their taste buds are changing which means they are going to be a bit picky, so it is important to make sure they are eating enough by giving them food you know they like or introducing new foods to try. That wat they get a taste of something different as well as building their appetites and making sure they grow and development correctly.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old. Every child is different. Here are some signs that show that an infant is ready for foods other than breast milk or infant formula: Child can sit with little or no support. Child has good head control. Child opens his or her mouth and leans forward when food is offered.
I thought I would focus on nutrition this week because it is extremely important toward child growth and development. I selected this passage to annotate because I think it is important to know when infants can eat certain foods, especially solid foods. It is important to note that in order for infants to try new foods that they know how to sit up correctly because that way they will not choke or have a hard time swallowing. Same with the head control. I didn't realize that if food is offered the child will open his or her mouth. I found that pretty interesting because it is like they have an instinct. I believe infants are a lot smarter than we think, especially when it comes to trying new things.
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