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What is a key reason why infant cereal is a good choice for complementary foods?
What is a key reason why infant cereal is a good choice for complementary foods?
- To reduce protein intake in infants
- To increase sugar intake in infants
- To cause allergies in infants
- To help reach micronutrient requirements (correct)
Why do experts recommend including iron-fortified infant cereals in the diet of older infants?
Why do experts recommend including iron-fortified infant cereals in the diet of older infants?
- To cause iron deficiency in infants
- To increase the nutrient density of the diet (correct)
- To reduce the intake of essential minerals
- To prevent the intake of vitamin C
What components make up whole grains?
What components make up whole grains?
- Bran, germ, and endosperm (correct)
- Bran, gluten, and outer shell
- Outer layer, starch, and vitamins
- Germ, husk, and endosperm
Why are whole grains considered nutrient-dense food?
Why are whole grains considered nutrient-dense food?
What is the impact of including whole grains in the diet?
What is the impact of including whole grains in the diet?
Why is whole grain consumption generally low in children, adolescents, and adults?
Why is whole grain consumption generally low in children, adolescents, and adults?
When do experts recommend introducing whole grains as part of a healthy dietary pattern for infants and young children?
When do experts recommend introducing whole grains as part of a healthy dietary pattern for infants and young children?
What is a key benefit of consuming whole grains for young children according to the text?
What is a key benefit of consuming whole grains for young children according to the text?
Why is complementary feeding considered the right time to introduce whole grains to infants and young children?
Why is complementary feeding considered the right time to introduce whole grains to infants and young children?
What is one of the reasons that consuming whole grains is associated with improved diet quality?
What is one of the reasons that consuming whole grains is associated with improved diet quality?
