Topical issues of the use of meat in baby food: A review

Abstract

Meat is one of the main food products, as it is an valuable source of proteins containing all the essential amino acids, some mineral products, primarily iron and zinc. Meat products are an obligatory component of the diet throughout the entire childhood. The results of the assessment on the role of meat in ensuring the health of children, as well as the impact of inadequate intake on cognitive and motor functions, bone condition, etc. are presented. The article presents data on the evaluation of the role of meat in the concept of food programming. Specialized baby food products have undeniable advantages in the nutrition of young children. Standards are established for this category of products, which include regulated requirements for raw meat, ingredients, product quality, labeling, packaging, transportation and storage. These requirements guarantee high quality products with great nutritional and biological value.