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Without the care of parents, infants cannot be raised the proper way they should. This factor could cause the babies to develop diseases that could be crucial to their health and those diseases could develop into something larger in the future. Direct influences on food choices aren't that apparent with infants 0-6 months old because they have very limited options whether that be breast milk or formula.

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Our willingness to try new foods is also a result in family influence for example: children whose parents are unwilling to eat vegetables are less likely to eat them as well

Parents

Guardians

Nanny's

Grandparents

Siblings

Majority of the the individuals in charge for buying, making, and taking care of the babies food is dependent on the parents, primarily the mother within the first 6 months due to the dependence of breastfeeding.

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Dietary restrictions closely intertwine with problematic foods for infants because many foods can be damaging to babies if given to them at the wrong time in their life such as the first 6 months because their digestive system as well as their teeth cannot chew and digest many of the foods that they are able to eat later on in there life.

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Since babies are so young and new to the world and its foods, exposure to a wide variety at such a young age can do a lot of damage. for babies, it is advised to not add salt, sugar, butter or margarine to your baby’s foods. Honey can be problematic for infants as well. The bacteria in honey can be harmful to babies. Honey is not recommended for children younger than 1 year. In addition, Whole nuts, seeds, raw carrots, celery sticks and chunks of apple are not recommended for infants and young children because of the danger of choking.  Lastly cows milk is not advised to be fed to the baby until after 12 months.

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Many precautions can be taken to help avoid or reduce the risk of disease in infants. Exposure to a wide variety of foods is recommended between weeks 17 & 26 to help prevent allergies, and asthma. Exposure to gluten between weeks 17 & 26 while the infant is still breastfed can help reduce the risk of celiac disease. in addition, Exclusive breastfeeding up to 4 months can help prevent obesity in the early stages.

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The most common nutritional related diseases pertaining to infants is allergies, obesity and celiac disease. Allergies and obesity can affect children well into their childhood both psychologically and physically

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The most common deficiencies facing infants is iron deficiency, Vitamin D deficiency, Calcium deficiency, and Vitamin C deficiency are some of many deficiencies that impact infants from 0-12 months.

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The number one requirement for children nutrients is through breast milk from 0-6 months. Breast milk have all the necessary nutrients for a baby including additional antibodies that formula cannot provide. after the 6 month period all the food groups should be introduced along with a wide variety of foods with relation to the food groups.