Table 4.

Top takeaways: nutrition recommendations for children of normal weight. Shown are the top takeaways from the OMA regarding nutrition for children of normal weight, including increases in food quantities, encouragement of vegetables, and avoidance of sweets and added sugars.

1.	Dietary recommendations for infants and children reflect their stages of growth and development.
2.	Breastfeeding is encouraged during the first 12 months of life, with the gradual introduction of solids after 6 months of age.
3.	Low-fat products are not recommended under the age of 2 years. Fats and oils are gradually increased from 3 to 6 teaspoons per day from ages 2–18 years.
4.	Desserts, sweets, and added sugar, especially in fluids, are not recommended at any age.
5.	Vegetables, especially non-starchy vegetables, are encouraged in various forms starting at 6 months of age and continuing through adulthood, but juices should be avoided.