Bases of weaning recommendations.
Recommendations for weaning have been based on empiric practices and observations of physiologic development. Estimates of nutritional requirements mimic those of the preweaning infant, adjusted for a slower growth rate. Concern for the onset of deficiency states (e.g., obesity, failure to thrive, atherosclerosis, hypertension) may provide scientific bases for nutritional recommendations during weaning.
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53705.
D001942:Breast Feeding; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D014886:Weaning