Why is the TIFS Curriculum important?
One in three children in Michigan is overweight, and Michigan is ranked as one of the top five states in the nation for obesity. Early intervention with infants in delaying the early introduction of solid foods until four to six months of age, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is an important first step in developing healthy eating patterns and reducing the later risk of overweight. The TIFS Curriculum seeks to inform mothers the importance of delaying the early introduction of solid foods.
