How to meet the nutritional needs of babies –

More and more studies show that food has a huge impact on our health and can even lead to diseases and disorders will experience later in life. We also know how important our food choices can be used to teach and protect our children. Of course, there is always a balance between what is good for our body and what is good for our taste buds and the strike of life. Here is a description of the most important nutrients for the development of your baby and the food that suits your needs.

Iron

Children are born with iron source, but will be used until after six months. Iron is best absorbed when meat but a vegetarian child increases the absorption of iron by eating foods rich in vitamin C with meals. Give milk separately from meals also promotes absorption. Vegetarian foods rich in iron include apricot puree, molasses, refined and enriched grains, lentils, beans and green vegetables.
Calcium

Breast milk or formula provides all the calcium your child's needs first. Calcium helps promote bone and teeth, and overall robustness. Good sources include later: cow's milk, fortified soy milk and orange juice, cheese, honey, green vegetables, beans, lentils and tofu.
Protein

Babies need more protein than adults because of their rapid growth. A one year old child needs about 15 grams, or two cups a day of protein, such as milk, cheese, beans, tofu, fish, poultry and meat. Combination foods like grains (bread, pasta, rice) with beans, lentils, avocado, tofu, or the balance needed for vegetarian children.
Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is usually found in animal products such as meat and poultry. Other non-meat sources include dairy products and eggs, and fortified foods such as soy milk and cereals.
Vitamin D

Vitamin D is by the effect of sunlight on the skin. Food sources of vitamin D include dairy products, eggs and fortified foods. Breast milk or formula provides vitamin D in the early stages. Some pediatricians recommend vitamin D
Fiber

Most fiber needs of your child with fruits and vegetables and grains will be covered. Be careful that a diet rich in fiber and whole grains may be to fill a child before their nutritional needs are met and interfere with the absorption of minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. Too much fiber can cause diarrhea or upset your child.
Zinc

Zinc is important in immune system health and growth. Give your child plenty of foods rich in zinc such as wheat germ, meat, milk, lentils, beans, peas, corn and soybeans. Zinc and iron can be a problem for vegetarian children, because being poor absorption.
Fat

Children receive 40-50% of their calories from fat in breast milk or formula. After the first 12 months, your child will get fat cow's milk. After two years, the group recommended pediatric national education program on cholesterol to reduce calories from fat to 30% or less of the total diet. It is time to change from milk and dairy products with low fat. Sources of healthy fats include walnuts, canola oil, avocados, milk, cheese and yogurt.
Antioxidants

If in the beginning and prevent DNA damage in developing countries are important. Family average American consumes only 50% of what is recommended. Vegetables and fruits are the best source of antioxidants, including sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, kiwi, avocado, and blueberries.
Water

Water babies receive breast milk and formula too soon. However, when the solid is introduced, require more fluid to aid swallowing. Water is essential to be active for hydration as an older child.
The above nutrients are good for all ages. While she is contributing to the development of children and adults healthy and free of disease. Are you an expert when it comes to his family and children. If you have a problem, trust your instincts and find someone to help with health and nutritional issues and problems - pediatricians, nutritionists are dietitians, lactation consultants and resources perfectly. Normally, evidence of sustained growth that your child is always the right amount of food.
Lisa Barnes is the founder of Petit Appetit, a culinary preferences and health care for infants and toddlers. She teaches private lessons in the kitchen to her parents, nannies, mothers' groups and resources for parents over northern California and is the author of the cookbook Petit Appetit (published by Penguin Books, March 2005).
Their mission is to eat more healthy for children and parents feel empowered to provide delicious and healthy food for your family. Good food stick on nutrition and taste, and bring the family.