When we say malnutrition, if we need to look at what negative factors cover this term; We can count the food prepared in unhygienic conditions causing infection, the deprivation of sufficient nutrients and poverty for babies. As a result of malnutrition caused by these reasons, results such as frequent infections due to infections in the future years and a high probability of permanent physical and mental disabilities can be seen.
In addition, according to experts, who state that it is difficult to compensate for the growth retardation caused by malnutrition in these periods, taking the right steps in the nutrition of babies directly affects the health of both the baby and adulthood.
So what should the ideal menu be for babies:
In infant nutrition, breast milk meets all the energy and nutrient requirements necessary for the healthy growth of the baby, including the water requirement for the first 6 months.
After the sixth month, supplementary foods such as yogurt, fruit and soup should be given in addition to breast milk.
Let's take a look at what these additional foods are:
Foods that can be given to babies aged 6-12 months;
Soups prepared with yogurt,
Soft meals prepared with egg yolk or ground meat,
Puree or soups prepared from seasonal vegetables,
Freshly squeezed seasonal fruit juices or purees,
Sugary foods made with rice or rice flour, such as pudding and rice pudding prepared with milk,
Soups prepared with grain vegetable olive oil and in which whole grain bread can be chopped,
Meals prepared by adding ground beef and adding rice or bulgur (stuffed zucchini, stuffed peppers, juicy meatballs, etc.)