Nutrition Articles for Health Professionals

Nutrition within the first 1,000 days is of paramount importance for the growth and development of a child. Confusion abounds regarding the optimal nutrition for infants and toddlers and, for the first time, birth to 24-month nutrition guidelines are expected to be included within the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

As children grow and develop during their first two years of life, their flavor preferences are heavily influenced both by breastfeeding and the first foods that are introduced into their diets. Fresh avocados appear to be one of the most ideal complementary and transitional foods available. In addition to being nutrient dense, avocados’ neutral flavor profile and smooth, creamy consistency make them an ideal first food for babies.