Table 3.

Case Assessment for Infancy

Meal Prepared Nutrient Rationale Nutrition

(refer to Table 2) Modification Intervention

Mashed carrots 1. Mashed carrots are  Vitamin A  Adequate

high in beta-carotene, promotes intake of food
a red-orange good eyesight. with vitamin
antioxidant that Beta carotene A.
converts to vitamin A in squash
in the body. helps in
protecting the
eye from UV
radiation.
 Beta carotene
or
Antioxidants
are substances
that may
protect your
cells against
free radicals,
which may
play a role in
heart disease,
cancer, and
other diseases.
Free radicals
are molecules
produced
when your
body breaks
down food or
when you're
exposed to
tobacco
smoke or
radiation

Summer squash 2. Summer squash is  Vitamin C is  Encourage the

a good source of good for the intake of
vitamin C, which development different
helps us absorb iron of the immune vegetables
from plant-based
 foods, and beta- system. It is every day.
carotene, which also necessary
converts to vitamin for the
A, an antioxidant that production of
supports vision and mucus and
immunity. other essential
bodily fluids.
 Vitamin A is
important
for normal
vision, the
immune
system,
reproduction,
and growth
and
development.

Banana 3. Banana is rich in  Potassium is  Have a

potassium which necessary for proportionate
helps to maintain the normal number of
fluid levels in the functioning of ripe bananas.
body and regulates all cells since
the movement of it regulates
nutrients and waste the heartbeat,
products in and out of ensures proper
cells. Moreover, function of
potassium also helps the muscles
muscles to contract and nerves,
and nerve cells to and is vital for
respond. synthesizing
protein and
metabolizing
carbohydrates.

Enfamil A+ milk for 4. Enfamil A+ milk   DHA helps  Encourage

Infants contains a clinically support breastfeeding
proven level of DHA, certain and
an important building learning incorporate
block of your baby's outcomes, food that is
developing brain. visual acuity, rich in
Also, Enfamil A+ has and overall calcium.
a fiber blend that can brain
help promote good development
bacteria which is
 good bacteria help in babies.
support the immune  Fiber can
system. lower blood
cholesterol,
which can
prevent
diabetes and
help move
food through
your child's
digestive
system to
promote
healthy bowel
function and
protect against
constipation.

Cooked brown rice 5. Brown rice is a  Fiber is an  Sufficient

whole grain and has essential intake of food
more fiber than white nutrient that with fiber,
rice. It's also a great adds bulk to magnesium
source of magnesium the stools and and selenium.
and selenium. facilitates
babies’
smooth
passage.
 Magnesium
helps in the
development
of gums,
bones, and
teeth. It also
assists in
stimulating
enzymes
needed for
digestion.
Similar to
zinc, it plays a
significant
role in
immunity.
 Selenium
helps to
 maintain
thyroid
hormone
metabolism
and DNA
synthesis and
protects the
body from
oxidative
damage and
infection.

Semi-mashed 6. Semi-mashed  Fiber acts as a  Inform the

avocado avocados are rich in natural mother on
various nutrients, prebiotic that ways to add
including fiber, promotes fats & oils in
vitamin C, vitamin E, good bacteria the diet.
and vitamin B6 growth and
which could help supports gut
improve overall diet health.
quality.   Vitamin C
helps protect
your cells
against the
effects of free
radicals where
molecules are
produced
when your
body breaks
down food or
is exposed to
tobacco
smoke and
radiation from
the sun, X-
rays, or other
sources.
 Vitamin E
is important
to vision,
reproduction,
and the health
of your blood,
brain, and
 skin.
 Vitamin B6 IS
important for
normal brain
development
and for
keeping the
nervous
system and
immune
systems
healthy.