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Nutritional Needs for Infants definitions

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  • Breast Milk
    Primary infant food source, rich in fat and nutrients, meeting hydration and energy needs for the first year.
  • Formula
    Commercially prepared alternative to breast milk, designed to meet infants' nutritional and hydration needs.
  • Growth Chart
    Graphical tool tracking infant weight and length percentiles to assess proportional growth and nutrition.
  • Percentile
    Statistical measure indicating an infant's position relative to peers in weight or length on growth charts.
  • Iron Stores
    Body reserves of a mineral that become depleted by six months, requiring dietary replenishment from solid foods.
  • Vitamin K Injection
    Postnatal intervention preventing blood clotting issues due to lack of gut bacteria in newborns.
  • Vitamin D Supplement
    Recommended addition for breastfed infants to compensate for naturally low levels in breast milk.
  • Choking Hazard
    Food items like grapes or nuts that pose a risk of airway blockage in infants.
  • Clostridium botulinum
    Bacterium found in honey that can cause fatal illness in infants with immature immune systems.
  • Hydration
    Adequate fluid intake, primarily provided by breast milk or formula, essential for infant health.
  • Semi Solid Foods
    Transitional foods introduced around six months, such as pureed meats, to support nutritional needs.
  • Immunity
    Body's defense system, supported by proper nutrition during infancy for optimal development.
  • Brain Development
    Critical process in infancy, highly dependent on sufficient energy and nutrient intake.
  • Animal Milk
    Dairy product not recommended for infants under one year due to inadequate nutrient composition.
  • Allergy Testing
    Process of introducing new foods one at a time to monitor for adverse reactions in infants.