Describe normal growth and development during infancy, childhood, and adolescence and the effect of nutrition on growth and development.
Describe the calorie and nutrient needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
Compare the nutritional qualities of human milk and infant formula.
Explain the rationale—from the standpoints of both nutrition and physical development—for the delay in feeding infants solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.
Describe the recommended rate and sequence for introducing solid foods into an infant's diet.
Discuss the factors that affect the food intake of children and adolescents.
Plan nutritious diets for infants, children, and adolescents using MyPlate.
Describe the nutrition-related problems that may occur during the growing years and their impact on future health.
