Weight Loss Diets - Babies
Weight Loss Survey - Background
A recent weight loss survey researched the diets of babies. The research
suggested that mothers who are following a weight loss diet do not give
their babies the types of food they need to grow. Some mothers even worry
that their baby could be "overweight".
Weight Loss Survey - Results
The survey of 700 mothers found just 3 percent thought fat was the most
important element in a baby's diet, and 2 percent highlighted the need
for carbohydrates. A healthy weaning diet is not the same as a healthy
adult diet. An increasing number of mums worry that their baby is or could
become overweight and are feeding them low fat foods and low calorie meals
that are unsuitable. The research suggests that some mothers are using
their knowledge of adult weight loss and `healthy eating' when choosing
what their babies eat, without understanding that it could be damaging
for their child.
Weight Loss Survey - Conclusion
Babies need to have fat and carbohydrates in their diets while they are
developing. If babies and toddlers do not get the energy they need, their
growth and development could be affected.
Source: August 2003 BBC
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