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Nutrition and Feeding in Infancy and Childhood · NCLEX Exam

Which practice is recommended when introducing complementary foods to infants?

  1. Introduce many new foods all at once on a single day
  2. Add foods gradually, increasing variety and consistency over time
  3. Delay meat and iron-rich foods until about 12 months
  4. Stop breast milk entirely as soon as solids begin
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Correct answer: Add foods gradually, increasing variety and consistency over time

Complementary feeding should start with small amounts of food, gradually increase consistency and variety, and not displace milk feeds prematurely.

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