Tag Archives: Baby
When It’s Time to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Child
By Kevann Jordan, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When a baby is born its mother is able to provide for all of his or her nutritional needs through breast milk until about 6 months old. According to the la leche league … Continue reading
Obesity and Pregnancy
By Alise Robers, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Most healthy woman expect their pregnancies will proceed normally and they will go home with a happy and healthy baby. However, this is not the case for all women due to … Continue reading
Pregnancy and Nutrition
By Eric LeClair, Recent Arizona State University Student We have all heard the infamous line our parents told us when were kids: “drink that milk so you can grow strong bones”. We just didn’t know how true that statement was. … Continue reading
Healthy Babies, Healthy Moms
By Laura Slatalla, ASU Nutrition Student Breastfeeding creates healthy babies and mothers, as well as a financial benefit. The current recommendation for breastfeeding is exclusively for 6 months before introducing any solids, and at least until 12 months before weaning … Continue reading
Homemade Baby Food: What You Need to Know
By Michael Russell, Arizona State University Nutrition Communications Student In May, my wife and I will be introducing our first child, Harrison, into the world. We are extremely excited and thrilled to meet him. One of the first things we … Continue reading