Infancy Flashcards
1
Q
For almost all infants six months or younger, ____ is the best source of fulfill nutritional requirements
A
Breast milk
2
Q
How many day does an infant required to breastfeed
A
8-12 times a day
3
Q
After ____ months, infants can gradually begin to consume solid foods to help meet nutrient needs
A
Six months
4
Q
Insufficient weight or height gain during infancy may indicate a condition known as?
A
Failure to thrive
5
Q
EER for infants 0-6 months
A
Boys - 472 to 645
Girls - 438 to 593
6
Q
EER of infants ages 6-12 months
A
Boys - 645 to 844
Girls - 593 to 768
7
Q
EER of ages 1-2
A
Boys - 844 to 1050
Girls- 768-997
8
Q
Carbohydrate % needed in infants
A
45 - 65%
RDA of 130grams
