Weaning – Introduction of Solid food Clare Wall University of Auckland April 14 th 2016 Host Institution
Overview • Nutrition: The first few years are forever. • Opportunities for research and development
A time of rapid growth 22 20 18 gram per day 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 Adult 10 -9 months to 2 years Teenagers Age (years) WHO Growth Standards, 2006 •
With an impact on later life health Healthy Adults Optimal Growth Altered growth Disease -9 months Birth Adults Weaning
Why introduce solids ? • Development of Feeding Skills • Gut maturation • Taste • Nutrients
Age of I ntroduction of Solids MONTHS 0 6 12 24 Breast Milk Breast /Cows (formula) Milk/Toddler Milk MONTHS 24 6 WHO, 2001 MoH, 2008
NZ Studies – Iron Deficiency Random sample 6-23 m N= 416 ID = 14% IDA = 6% Ethnically stratified Random sample 6-24 m N= 226 ID = 11% IDA = 6% Wall CR, et al. Public Health Nutrition . 2009; 12:1413-1421 Soh P, et al PHN 2002; 5: 239-346
Weaning Foods NZ Inc. • Optimal growth and body composition • Feeding Development Optimal Goodness • Optimal brain development • Optimal Health • Appropriate taste • Appetite Regulation • Protein tolerance • Optimal microbiome
Summary • Nutrition: The first few years are forever • Weaning - Significant opportunities for research and development
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