View source for Complementary foods and beverages (CFB)

[[Complementary foods and beverages]] (CFB) are an important part of a [[child's diet]], as they provide essential [[nutrients]] that support [[growth and development]]. CFBs are typically introduced to a child's diet when they are between 6 and 8 months of age, and are added to [[breast milk or formula]] to provide the necessary nutrients for growth and development.
Creating CFBs requires careful [[consideration]] of the [[nutrients]] that a child needs, as well as the [[consistency and texture of the food]]. For example, the first CFBs should be [[smooth]] and have a thin [[consistency]], gradually increasing in texture as the [[child grows]].

==Creating CFBs, It Is Important to Consider The Following Nutrients==
*[[Iron]]: Iron is essential for [[healthy brain]] development and the prevention of [[anemia]]. Good sources of iron include [[fortified cereals, meats, and beans]].
*[[Protein]]: Protein is important for [[growth and development]], and can be found in [[meats, dairy products, and legumes]].
*[[Vitamin C]]: Vitamin C is important for a [[healthy immune system]] and can be found in [[fruits and vegetables]].
*[[Zinc]]: Zinc is important for the [[growth and development]] of a [[child's immune system]], and can be found in [[meats, dairy products, and whole grains]].
*[[Folate]]: Folate is important for the growth and development of a [[child's brain and nervous system]], and can be found in [[leafy greens and legumes]].
*It is also important to consider the [[child's age]] and individual needs when creating CFBs. For example, a child who is [[prone]] to constipation may benefit from the [[addition of foods]] that are [[high in fiber]], such as [[fruits and vegetables]].
*When creating CFBs, it is also important to consider [[food allergies and intolerances]]. For example, if a child is allergic to [[dairy]], it is important to find alternative sources of [[calcium]], such as [[fortified soy milk]].
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