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If 21st-century babies are weaned on a globalised diet that has only recently been available, what was used to wean babies in prehistoric times?
Chris Stantis and Kirsten Verostick
University of Utah, US
That is an amazing question, and something that has led several archaeologists to focus on early childhood diet and feeding practices. We know nutrition in early years has key outcomes for wellness throughout a person’s life, and individual health can shape population dynamics and culture.
What babies ate is a difficult question to approach at an archaeological site, as a person’s food waste is often thrown away…
