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1. Nutrition
2. Physiological readiness
Secretion of enzymes for digestion of starch
and unemulsified fats
Gastric acidity is increased
Maturity of kidney function
3. Physical readiness
Complementary Feeding
Complementary feeding has four
elements:
1.Timing
2.Adequacy of amount
3.Safety
4.Active or responsive feeding
I.Timing
The introduction of complementary foods
should be properly timed, at 6 months,
because at this age the baby is ready to
receive food as evidenced by progression
of his/her developmental skills
When the infant is physically and
physiologically capable of handling solid
foods, the sequence and timing of giving
foods is influenced by his nutritional
needs