Sesi Tanya Pakar dibawakan oleh Ddoddomam bersama Dietitian Jowynna Yeo, ABC Children Specialist Clinic, Pengasas Vease Nutrition

Hi Miza, For a 6 month old baby, we encourage parents to introduce a variety of foods to ensure that all nutrient needs are met. meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and dairy products should be given frequently :) when introducing food, single-ingredient foods should be introduced first. you may start with infant cereals/rice porridge and puréed meats - they should be offered first because they provide iron and zinc. once these foods are accepted, strained or puréed fruits and vegetables may be added… additionally, do try to ensure at least 1 feeding per day contains foods rich in vitamin C to promote iron absorption. not forgetting, we want to avoid sugar and salt(sodium) as best as we can too. as for your 1 year old nephew, it is common for 1 year olds to eat less as their growth rate and appetite decreases after the first birthday. rest assured, children generally can self-regulate their food intake. he is likely eating the amount his body needs. children at this age have increase