Ask the Expert - Dr. Alan Greene
Various articles by Dr. Greene that discuss nutrition and feeding issues from infants to teens.
http://www.drgreene.com/eating.aspBabies and Allergies
Article from Suite101.com on what signs to look for and how to avoid or detect food allergies.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/4646/52143
Cheating Babies: Nutritional Quality and Cost of Commercial Baby Food
A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
http://www.cspinet.org/reports/cheat1.html
DHADoc.com
Dr. William Sears recommends DHA, a fatty acid in breast milk, for optimal mental and visual development of infants.
http://www.DHADOC.com
Diet and Nutrition Guide for Children
Information on the kids food pyramid, reading nutrition labels, and vitamin and mineral requirements.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutrition/index.html
Feeding Baby Safely
Health and nutrition guidelines for feeding infants and toddlers from the American Council on Science and Health.
http://www.acsh.org/publications/booklets/feedingbaby.html
Food Safety for Mothers and Babies
Factsheet from Clemson University gives guidelines for safe food handling for babies, and storing breast milk, formula and food.
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3640.htm
Infant and Toddler Nutrition
Articles, advice and related links.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-2120,00.html
Infant Nutrition
Discusses the composition of breast milk and various types of formula.
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/nutrit/infantnutr.htm
International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers
Represents 17 members including both national and international which manufacture and market infant foods.
http://www.ifm.net
Quaker Toddlers
Features toddler nutrition, parenting information, fun ideas for kid's activities, and recipes. Resource provided by The Quaker Oats Company.
http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/toddler/
Soy Based Infant Formula
Article on phytoestrogens and soy-based infant formula from the British Medical Journal.
http://primary-care-paeds.tripod.com/soya.htm
Toddler Food Guide
An adapted food pyramid for toddlers. Includes a sample menu plan.
http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/child/feeding.asp
Wellstart International
Works to improve mother and infant nutrition world-wide by providing education to perinatal healthcare providers and services to breastfeeding families. Programs and publications.
http://www.wellstart.org
WIC - Women, Infants and Children
Mission is to support low-income women and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, support for women who breastfeed, and referrals to health care.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
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