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The eating habits that are fueling an epidemic of obesity are starting in the crib, according to a new survey. Hint to parents: babies don't thrive on soda and candy.

Number of U.S. infants and toddlers who daily eat:

Candy
9 to 11 months -- 3%
19 to 14 months -- 10%

Pizza
9 to 11 months -- 2%
19 to 14 months -- 11%

Sweetened beverages
9 to 11 months -- 4%
19 to 14 months -- 23%

French fries
9 to 11 months -- 9%
19 to 14 months -- 21%

Hot dogs, sausage or bacon
9 to 11 months -- 7%
19 to 14 months -- 25%

Sources: Feeding Infants & Toddlers Study by Gerber Products Co.; Mathematica Policy Research Inc.