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The U.S. Government Dietary Guidelines have been updated with new recommendations on feeding babies under 2 years of age. The guidelines are updated once every 5 years. The 2020-2025 guideline is the first to be published with recommendations for every stage of life from infancy to adulthood.
Start Good Nutrition from Infancy
At 6 months of age, babies are often introduced to a variety of solid foods. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines published recommendations for a baby s transition to a healthy family diet. Never too early to start, so make every bite count in the early years, said nutritionist Barbara Schneeman. The guidelines highlighted two key recommendations focusing on sugar intake and alcohol consumption, Tricity News reported.