Introduction
~ Of the branches of science, nutrition is
one of the youngest.
~ Because of this, new information is still
being discovered
~ This causes the nutrition
recommendations to change, emphasizing
proper health and development
~ Babies cannot take care of themselves
~ They lack the cognitive development and
necessary motor skills
~ The parents play an important role in
providing the proper nutrients for their
child(ren)
~ The mother can choose to breastfeed,
bottle/formula feed, or a combination
~ Breastfeeding provides numerous health
benefits for both mother and child
~ Before the mid 1900s, breastfeeding was
more prevalent
~ With an increase in technology, negative
perceptions of breastfeeding, and a desire
for convenience, bottle/formula feeding
became more popular in the mid 1900s.
~ Now, breastfeeding is more prevalent
among more educated/affluent mothers