Infant Nutrition

7. Describes the many problems associated with infants & children suffering from protein deficiency; not growing properly.
9. An often fatal foodborne illness caused by eating foods that contain a toxin produced by bacteria.
12. 55% of the infant's calories will probably come from this nutrient.
13. A baby born weighing less than 5.5 lbs.
14. A condition where infants die suddenly with no explanation; breast-feeding and proper nutrition can reduce this risk.
15. Breastfed babies may need a supplement of this nutrient.

1. Caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child's teeth to liquids containing sugars.
2. The production of breast milk.
3. The process of taking the infant off the breast or bottle.
4. Substances produced by the body to fight disease.
5. A baby born before 35 weeks of pregnancy.
6. The first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth, rich in antibodies.
8. The first year of life.
10. The only nutrient in which babies are born with a 6 month reserve.
11. Iron-deficiency that develops when an excessive amoutn of milk intake displaces iron-rich foods from the diet; can be caused by introducing cow's milk too early.