Around 6 months of age, complementary feedings are usually recommended for typically developing infants. Biological parents of Asian descent are offering their 6-month-old daughter solid foods such as pureed fruits and vegetables along with added salt and sugar for taste. The infant daughter is breastfed at least 6 times per day. She receives no other medicine or nutrition supplements. She is growing around the 5th percentile for height, weight, and body mass index.   Give an overall review of positive and negative aspects of the nutritional intake of this infant female. Provide some suggestions for changes if needed. Explain some cultural aspects to consider. Please use references to support your explanations.

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Around 6 months of age, complementary feedings are usually recommended for typically developing infants. Biological parents of Asian descent are offering their 6-month-old daughter solid foods such as pureed fruits and vegetables along with added salt and sugar for taste. The infant daughter is breastfed at least 6 times per day. She receives no other medicine or nutrition supplements. She is growing around the 5th percentile for height, weight, and body mass index.

 

Give an overall review of positive and negative aspects of the nutritional intake of this infant female. Provide some suggestions for changes if needed. Explain some cultural aspects to consider. Please use references to support your explanations.

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