1. Nutritional Needs of the Infant
At birth
Milk through breast feeding or formula
2-4 weeks
Orange juice or vitamin C supplements
4 weeks
Fluoridated water
3 months
Cereals which provide iron and taste differences—B vitamins
3-4 months
Mashed hard-cooked egg yolk—protein and iron
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2. Nutritional Needs of the Infant cont.
4 months
Pureed fruits and vegetables—vitamin
6 months
Pureed meats—protein and iron
7 months
Breads and pastas—B vitamins--Carbohydrates
Later
Strained and chopped adult food—all nutrients
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