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Goyal and Singh in 2007 reported preference of home cooked food by 81 percent of the consumers in comparison to fast food outlets [Goyal and Singh, 2007].

I had iron supplementation during pregnancy; my child cannot suffer from IDA

I had iron supplementation during pregnancy; my child cannot suffer from IDA

During pregnancy, the absorbed iron is predominantly used to expand the woman’s erythrocyte mass, fulfil the foetus’s iron requirements and compensate for iron losses (i.e. blood losses) at delivery. To a large extent, the newborns’ iron content depends on their birth weight which is generally 200-270 mg for infants weighing between 2500-3500g respectively. Low-birth-weight infants (less than 2500 g) are born with fewer iron stores and are at high risk of deficiency after 2 months [Saddi and Shapira, 1970].

To provide complete nutrition to child, just add a portion of fruits to the regular diet (publications)

To provide complete nutrition to child, just add a portion of fruits to the regular diet

Almost all nutrition experts agree that all children 2 years and above, should eat more fruits, vegetables, and grain products, while consuming diets that are lower in total fat, saturated fatty acids, and dietary cholesterol.

HMPs are good source of iron (publications)

HMPs are good source of iron

Infant nutrition needs are similar to that of an adult (publications)

Infant nutrition needs are similar to that of an adult

Homemade preparations (HMP) is sufficient wholesome nutritious food for Infants (publications)

Homemade preparations (HMP) is sufficient wholesome nutritious food for Infants

Myth & Facts Series: Food Allegy (publications)

Myth & Facts Series: Food Allegy