Coffee And… Optimal Nutrition at First Bite: Identifying First Foods for Healthier Lifespans

Recorded Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
Speaker: Julia Nordgren, MD, Pediatric Lipid Specialist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Nutrient density, texture/consistency and flavor profile are all important considerations when choosing first foods to feed infants and toddlers. Yet, these characteristics may not only be important during the first two years of life. Research shows, babies’ diets during the complementary and transitional feeding period may influence eating behaviors in early childhood and later in life. This session will explore the current science investigating optimal first foods to help ensure lifelong healthy eating habits, and provide recommendations on best practices for health professionals to follow when counseling clients and the public.
Learning Objectives:

• Amplify science findings to help improve knowledge among health professionals and colleagues on best practices to follow when feeding infants and toddlers.Counsel clients and the public on specific food combinations to ensure toddlers and infants are exposed to appropriate textures and flavors, and are meeting nutrient needs.Create tools and tips to help caregivers choose optimal foods for their infants and/or toddlers to ensure they are building lifelong healthy eating habits.

SNEB/SNEBF gratefully acknowledges the underwriting of this activity provided by Hass Avocado Board. Acceptance of these resources does not imply endorsement of the donor or its mission, products, or services.