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One of the main reasons is to do with Iron.
Iron is required in red blood cells to effectively carry oxygen. It is important for the infant's growth.
Term infants have only 4 months iron stores in their body (they got this from across the placenta from mum). Unforunately milk in general has very little iron inside it. Infants can absorb 50% of the iron in breast milk, but only absorbs 10% of the iron in unmodified cows milk. This is why, it is important that cows milk is modified.
At 1 year old, most infants have started the weening process and are onto solid foods, where iron is found eg. meats,fish, dark green vegitables.
4th year medical student
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Can honey and cinnamon powder be given to children?
Honey should NOT be given to children under one year of age. Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores that can cause infant infant botulism.
What is the point of banning facebook for under 16's?
it shouldnt be banned at all it is their responsibilty
Is there a curfew for teens in Mississippi?
What is the curfew time for under age in Southaven Ms
Can juice make a yeast infection under the neck of infant worse?
I'm pretty sure yeast infection is in someones vagina, not under an infant's neck.
My 7 year old sister plays IMVU. Should she?
Certainly Not ! Minimum is 13yo but shouldnt be under 15,
What defines an infant and a child for first aid treatment?
Under one year infant. Over one year child.
How do under 12's get to see 12's at a cinema?
Well they shouldnt be allowed but sometimes its cuz they are with a adult or they look older for their age
What is the meaning of ''out of the bosom''?
It means no long an infant or child. Or under mother's care.
What is the meaning of out of the bosom?
It means no long an infant or child. Or under mother's care.
What are the difference between adult and infant?
an adult is over 18 old, an infant is under 2 years
How do you calculate infant mortality rate?
The infant mortality rate (IMR) is calculated by taking the number of infant deaths (deaths of children under one year of age) during a given year and dividing it by the total number of live births in that same year. This result is then multiplied by 1,000 to express the rate per 1,000 live births. The formula is: IMR = (Number of infant deaths / Total live births) × 1,000. This rate is an important indicator of a country's health care quality and overall socio-economic conditions.
What is the difference between infant mortality rate and infant mortality ratio?
The infant mortality rate (IMR) is a measure that reflects the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. In contrast, the infant mortality ratio typically compares the number of infant deaths to the number of live births, often expressed as a ratio rather than a rate. While both terms relate to the deaths of infants, the IMR focuses on a specific timeframe and population size, whereas the ratio may not provide a standardized measurement over time.
