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provides antibodies (immunoglobulins) that protect the infant from some infectious
illnesses
has a higher content of the essential fatty acids
provides taurine and dietary nucleotides
is less likely to cause food allergies
reduces the risk of bacteria entering the infant’s body from unsanitary formula
preparation
is less expensive, convenient, and always available at the correct temperature
contains less sodium (salt) than formula
fosters emotional bonding between mother and infant
is a biologically active substance, changing in nutrient composition to meet the infant’s
changing nutrient needs
Meeting the Infant’s Nutritional Needs for Growth and Brain Development
hsn.maro.10.15.02 – Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of breast and formula feeding.
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
32. Describe why it is so important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions precisely when mixing infant formulas.
Overdiluting formula results in the infant not getting enough calories or nutrients for normal
growth and development. Underdiluting formula can result in digestive upsets, excess
calories, and contribute to obesity over time.
Meeting the Infant’s Nutritional Needs for Growth and Brain Development
hsn.maro.10.15.02 – Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of breast and formula feeding.
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.
33. Why is iron-enriched cereal recommended as the first semi-solid food to be given to the infant?
By 6 months of age, infants are able to digest the carbohydrates in cereal. It is important that
cereals be fortified with iron to replace the reserve (of iron) which was present at birth and
now depleted.