011915 nutrition infancy

Question 1

prenatal vitamins are always recommended: true or flase

Answer 1

true

Question 2

why is breastfeeding beneficial?

Answer 2

better for baby’s immune system
better digested-less gas and constipation
linked to decreased risk of ovarian and breast cancer in woman
less expensive
improves mother/child bonding
burns calories for mother

Question 3

during breastfeeding, should you continue prenatal vitamins?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

what growth chart do you use for premature infants?

Answer 4

Fenton 2003 growth chart

Question 5

what growth chart do you use for 0-24 months old?

Answer 5

WHO growth chart (use even at 24 months exactly)

Question 6

what growth chart do you use for 2-20 years old?

Answer 6

CDC growth charts

Question 7

Down syndrome’s growth chart’s use

Answer 7

not recommended for use

Question 8

cerebral palsy-what growth chart do you use?

Answer 8

Brooks growth chart

Question 9

micronutrient needs of infancy

Answer 9

vit K (single dose given at birth to infants)
iron (in breastfed infants, supplement by 6 months of age)
vit D (in breastfed infants, start supplement shortly after birth)

infants on infant formula are likely meeting atll micronutrient needs

Question 10

kwashiorkor

Answer 10

lack of adquate protein in diet

edema that masks muscle wasting

Question 11

for the first 6 months of life, what is the sole source of nutrition?

Answer 11

breast milk and/or formula

no water

Question 12

GER in infancy

Answer 12

gastroesophageal reflux
common in newborns
puking
usually resolves with lower volume feedings, position changes, and maturation of infant's GI tract
doesn't affect infant's growth

Question 13

GERD in infancy

Answer 13

reflux accompanied by symptoms and complications (inadequate growth)
puking after every feed and not growing well

Question 14

normal stooling patterns in infancy

Answer 14

breastfed: 3-4 soft, medium sized yellow stools in a day

formula fed: firmer, less frequent, tan colored

Question 15

infancy through adolescence: micronutrients

Answer 15

calcium
vitamin D
iron (heme iron sources are better than non-heme)

Question 16

when are multi vitamins for population of infants through adolescence needed?

Answer 16

at risk populations:
anorexia, fad diets
chronic disease 
diet restriction for obesity
failure to thrive
food allergies
omitting food groups

multivit not universally recommended

Question 17

toddlers/preschoolers eating 4-6 times a day-normal?

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

in athletes, what nutritional differences may you need?

Answer 18

carbs-encourage after workouts
protein-may ned 50-150% more than recommended dietary allowance (discourage protein supplements)

water-need water for weight lost

Question 19

high milk volume is at risk for what deficiency

Answer 19

iron deficiency (iron in meats, veggies)