Infant and Young Child Nutrition Specialist
What is infant and young child nutrition?
Ensuring children have the good nutrition they need to survive and thrive. Our infant and young child nutrition program promotes exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding, which are essential for children to receive all the nutrients needed for healthy growth.
What is the importance of infant and young child feeding?
The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
What are the two types of infant feeding?
The three types of feeding are:
- Exclusively breastfeeding
- Replacement feeding receiving no breast milk
- Mixed feeding with breast milk and replacement feeding.
How do you test nutritional status of an infant?
Common methods for assessment of the nutritional status of infants are based on the use of growth charts. In these charts, newborn infants with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) (infants measuring below the 10th percentile) are diagnosed with FM
What is the role of nutrition in infant development?
Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development.
How important is child nutrition?
Why is child nutrition important? Nutrition is important at every age. Your children need proper nutrients stay healthy and strong, and grow up healthy and strong. Nutrition for children can also help establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that your child can apply throughout life.