Category: Nutrition

By about 6 months, breastmilk and formula alone are no longer able to provide the entire range of food components necessary to meet all of your baby’s needs. Though they are still an excellent source of nourishment, they must be Read More …

Iron-deficiency anemia during infancy is a common problem in North America. Anemia is characterized by a low level of red blood cells. The most common cause of anemia is an inadequate amount iron in the diet. A child with anemia Read More …

Although it is strongly recommended that women breastfeed their babies, for a variety of reasons some mothers may choose not to, or may be unable to breastfeed. When breastfeeding is not an option, the only acceptable alternative to breastmilk is Read More …

The combination of new technology resulting in sedentary lifestyle and the availability of high-fat, low-cost, fast foods has led to a remarkable increase of obesity in North America. This also includes children, who locally, have obesity rates approaching 30%. There Read More …

Currently, The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends breast milk or iron-fortified formula for the first 9-12 months.(The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies not be given whole cow’s milk for the first 12 months of life). There are many reasons Read More …

In order to maintain normal growth and good health, your child has two important needs: an adequate intake of calories, and a balanced diet that supplies a wide range of essential nutrients. Calories supply the energy needed for growth, and Read More …