Inappropriate DIET-  low achievement in school, emotional problems, and poor health.

Short term: PROPER DIET- Sleeps through the night, good immune system, no major health issues INAPPROPRIATE  DIET- Poor sleep schedule (restless), weaker immune system, prone to asthma  

In babies first year, they triple their birth weight (need a lot of nutrients)

Experts say breast milk is the best source for nutrition (first 6 months) but formula is a good alternative

Most infant formulas today are made from cow's milk. They are fortified to make them as close to breast milk as possible, and to give babies all the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.

Most cow's milk formulas contain:

New eaters only need about 1 to 2 tablespoons of a food, so keep portions small.

Pea puree very good!- mighty source of nutrition, packing vitamins A and C, iron, protein, and calcium.

Often called a “perfect” food, bananas are rich in potassium and fiber

In the short term, poor nutrition can contribute to stress, tiredness and our capacity to work, and over time, it can contribute to the risk of developing some illnesses and other health problems such as:

A proper balance of nutrients in this formative period is critical for normal brain development. 2,3 Shortages of nutrients such as iron and iodine can impair cognitive and motor development, and these effects are often irreversible. Similarly, there is growing evidence that DHA, an essential fatty acid, is a key component of the intensive production of synapses that makes the first years of life a critical period of learning and development. Many other nutrients—choline, folic acid, and zinc, to name just a few—have been linked specifically to early brain functioning.