Nutrition Flashcards
When does infant nutrition begin
preconception/prenatal
What can small gestational age increase risk for
CV disease
Breastfeeding summary
Benefit:
decrease autoimmune
improved IQ
nutrition
breastfeed for 1 year
Nutrients:
Vit. D supplementation
Iron in breast milk absorbed better
Contraindicated:
HIV
meds
Formula summary
Brand - all equivalent
Proper mix - protein base (cow, soy, other)
Calories/ounce - 20 cals/oz
for how long - 1 yr
Juice recommendations
Minimize to 4-6 oz day
No juice till 6 months
Beginning solids summary
Start @ 6 mths with good head and neck control
Rice cereal (lots of iron)
allow to touch food
Weaning summary
- dental caries preventable
- give up bottle @ 1 yr
- cups @ any age
How should infants eat
position (90/90/90)
without distractions
5-6 feedings/day
self
Who is at risk for iron deficiency
born early or small
cow’s milk before 12 months
breastfeed exclusively after 6 mths
1- 5 yrs and drink more than 24 ounces of milk/day
What difference between SNAP and WIC
SNAP = food program (no immigrant) WIC = health program (all served)
