1. Solids on demand Carlos González

5. Energy needs (kcal/day) month FAO/WHO /UNU 1985 WHO/ UNICEF 1988 Butte 2000 6-8784682615 9-11949830686 12-2311701092894

6. Energy needs (± 2 SD) Age (mo.)boysgirls 3327 - 728342 - 685 6 392 -879351 - 819 9504 - 924459 - 860 12480 - 1158506 - 1013 18704 - 1211509 - 1168 24728 - 1302662 - 1273 Butte, NF. et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:1558-69

7. Joan’s history (14 m) “Not enough weight” Blood tests (normals) “Cow’s milk allergy”, hidrolysed “Force him”. Ciproheptadine Vomiting. “GER”. Omeprazole Mother depressed

8. Vitamin C needs (mg/day) 9-11 mo. 12-23 mo. UK RNI 19912530 USA DRI 19975015 FAO/WHO 200230

9. Andrés’ history Premature 24 w. Age 4 y 3 mo “My son has never eaten, always purée and by force, but since one year agoy we cannot even force him; he eats purée by tube.”

10. Andrés’ history “His health is perfect, he walks and runs, climbs and descends stairs. He is a happy child, he plays and laughs a lot.”

14. Mandel, D. et al. Pediatrics 2005;116:e432-e435 Breast milk energy Age (months ) 2-6 12-39 Kcal/100 ml 74,3 88,1

15. Energy, kcal / 100 g Boiled potato65 Apple52 Boiled carrot 27 Vegetables with meat50 (homemade) Breast milk70

31. Education, not nutrition

32. Never, never force a child to eat Never!

33. But, then, he won’t eat any food he dislikes! Just so!