Question
An infant's protein needs (g/kg body weight)
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after 6 months of age.
increase
decrease
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after 6 months of age.
increase
decrease
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An infant's protein needs (g/kg body weight) **decrease** after 6 months of age.
During the first six months, infants have higher protein requirements relative to their body weight as they are growing rapidly and relying on breast milk or formula. After six months, as they start to consume solid foods alongside milk, their relative protein needs per kilogram of body weight decrease. However, the total protein intake needs to be sufficient to support continued growth and development.
During the first six months, infants have higher protein requirements relative to their body weight as they are growing rapidly and relying on breast milk or formula. After six months, as they start to consume solid foods alongside milk, their relative protein needs per kilogram of body weight decrease. However, the total protein intake needs to be sufficient to support continued growth and development.