Weaning: Why, What, and When?

by Angel Ballabriga, Jean Rey

Drawing on our current knowledge of immunology and renal and gastrointestinal physiology, the contributors establish criteria for determining when an infant is mature enough to tolerate semisolid foods without adverse mechanical, metabolic, or immunologic effects. The adequacy of weaning foods and supplements for meeting the energy requirements and other nutritional needs of the first year of life is also assessed.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978