Keeping with the paediatric guidelines, Harcombe said they contained one problematic element in that they recommended starchy foods as key complementary foods for infants. ‘Without that, it would be excellent advice for infants aged 12 to 36 months,’ she said. In Harcombe’s opinion, the introduction of starchy foods was unnecessary. Every time people eat starchy foods, she explained, they miss the opportunity to eat more nutrient-dense foods. And that exacerbates the risk of childhood obesity.
