Milk

Question 1

Why is nutrition important?

Answer 1

Change in body structure, composition and function
Disease prevention
Primary treatment

Question 2

What is energy needed for?

Answer 2

Physical activity
Thermogenesis
Tissue maintenance
Growth

Question 3

How much do infants need compared to adults?

Answer 3

Infants = 100kcal and 2g protein/kg/day
Adults = 35kcal and 1g of protein/kg/day

Question 4

What is the average weight gain of a baby?

Answer 4

0-3m = 200g
3-6m = 150g
6-9m = 100g
9-12m = 75-50

Double by 6
Triple by 12

Question 5

Why is breast milk better?

Answer 5

Well tolerated
Less allergenic
Low renal load
Improves cognitive development
Reduces infection

Question 6

What are the benefits of formula milk compared to breast?

Answer 6

No transmission of BBV's
Doesn't need mum
Accurate feed volumes
Provides vit K
Less jaundice

Question 7

What is the pain problem with formula milk?

Answer 7

As it is cow milk based, there is no iron so children become anaemic

Question 8

What are specialised formula milk?

Answer 8

For cows milk protein allergy (hydrolysed protein feeds or AA based)
Pre-term formulae
Nutrient dense
Disease specific (lactose free or soya milks)

Question 9

What is weaning?

Answer 9

Transition from milk to a mixed diet

Question 10

When does weaning start?

Answer 10

5-6 months

Question 11

What do you wean a child with?

Answer 11

Smooth purees
Lumps / finger foods from 6-7 months
Cup from 7 months