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Infant & Toddler Dietary Guidelines

Good nutrition plays a critical role in the optimal development of infants and toddlers and it is imperative that all healthcare professionals support parents and caregivers in their efforts to incorporate healthy dietary patterns from birth. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient…

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Understanding Heavy Metals Podcast - BabyMatters

Podcast interview with Pediatrician and Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, on the important topic of feeding infants and children, and understanding heavy metals.

Heavy Metals BabyMatters Podcasts

Understanding Heavy Metals Roundup - BabyMatters

Gerber BabyMatters™ answers your questions about heavy metals and provides tips for reducing exposure: What are heavy metals? How do heavy metals get in foods? Do homemade foods have less heavy metals? Can the exposure to heavy metals from foods be reduced?

Heavy Metals BabyMatters Podcasts

Gerber's Commitment to Quality

We know that heavy metals have been a big topic of conversation and concern for parents and caregivers, baby food makers and regulators in recent years. We want parents and caregivers to understand our process and standards, because we know how important safety is for little ones.

Heavy Metals Quality & Safety

Gerber Nutrition at ASN 2023

This July, Gerber participated in the American Society for Nutrition Conference which explored developments in clinical and translational nutrition, food science and systems, diet and disease, basic science, and global health and brought together clinicians, policy experts, and the media to network and learn.

FITS Dietary Guidelines Importance of Iron

FITS Data on Breastfeeding & Iron Intake

Starting around 6 months, infants need iron from foods to meet their iron needs and ensure adequate iron intakes to minimize the risk of iron deficiency and associated developmental delays. Based on NHANES data, 15.1% of children 1-2 years of age are iron deficient (Gupta, 2017).

FITS Breastfeeding Support Importance of Iron Dietary Guidelines Incorporating Cereals & Purees

Infant Cereal is a Top Food Source of Key Nutrients

At the American Society for Nutrition Conference, Gerber presented their poster for a study determining the top food sources for iron, calcium, folic acid, and vitamin C in infants ages 6 to 11.9 months old. Complementary food sources consisted of infant cereals (iron, folic acid, and calcium), 100% juice and fortified fruit purees…

FITS Importance of Iron

Infant Eating Occasion Frequency

At the American Society for Nutrition Conference, Gerber presented their poster for a study on infant and young child eating patterns. Using data from FITS, they concluded infants and young children have more frequent meals and snacks when compared to older children and adults.

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Breastmilk Storage Guide

Proper breastmilk storage involves clean hands, labeled containers, and following temperature guidelines. Fresh milk lasts up to 4 days in the fridge and 6-12 months in the freezer. Thawing should be gradual, never in a microwave. Feed oldest milk first and discard unconsumed portions within 1-2 hours.

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Low Zinc Intake Among Breastfed Infants

At the American Society for Nutrition Conference, Gerber presented their poster for a study determining infant zinc absorption. Using data from FITS, they concluded that breastfed and mixed-fed infants are at risk for inadequate zinc intake. Guidance for complementary foods containing zinc for infants receiving any breast milk may be…

FITS Breastfeeding Support Dietary Guidelines

An American Crisis — The Alarming Rates of Maternal Mortality

The CDC and the World Health Organization defines maternal mortality rate as "the number of deaths from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes) during pregnancy and childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy".

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