*Module 12: Infant Flashcards
When does maximal GI tract growth and differentiation occur during gestation?
Maximal GI tract growth and differentiation happens from week 28 and on of gestation.
What challenges do infants born before 34 weeks face regarding feeding?
Infants born before 34 weeks cannot coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing and may need tube feeding.
How does intestinal length affect nutrient absorption?
Intestinal length may affect nutrient absorption.
What is the adult length of the small intestine reached by?
Adult length of the small intestine is reached by age 4.
Why can babies digest most carbohydrates?
Production of many intestinal enzymes are sufficiently mature at birth.
Why do infants not have trouble with lactose-containing formula?
Salivary amylase helps break it down.
What happens to unabsorbed lactose in infants?
Unabsorbed lactose enters the colon and helps with growth of helpful bacteria and suppresses growth of pathogenic organisms.
How often must babies be fed?
Babies must be fed every 2-3 hours.
When does glomerular filtration increase until?
Glomerular filtration increases until growth stops, toward the end of the second decade of life.
What is solute load?
Solute load is the mass of solute that enters the body in a certain amount of time.
What is renal solute load?
Renal solute load consists of solutes of endogenous or dietary origin that requires excretion.
What is failure to thrive?
Failure to thrive is growth that is significantly lower than the norms of age and gender.
What are the four most common associated factors with failure to thrive?
The four most common associated factors are medical, nutritional, developmental, and social.
What factors do estimates of energy requirements vary with?
Estimates of energy requirements vary with age and clinical condition.
On what basis are estimates for energy requirements for children made?
Estimates for energy requirements for children are based on total energy expenditure and promoting growth.
What did the Infant Formula Act of 1980 establish?
The Infant Formula Act of 1980 established minimum standards for 29 nutrients and maximum standards for 9 nutrients.
Which formulas are exempt from the Infant Formula Act requirements?
Formulas for special problems/diets are exempt.
Which country produces formulas that do not meet the Infant Formula Act requirements?
Formulas manufactured in China do not meet the Infant Formula Act requirements.
Do normal, healthy infants need supplemental water up to 6 months?
No, normal, healthy infants do not need supplemental water up to 6 months.
What is the fluid content of most infant foods for 6-12 months?
Most infant foods contain 60-70% more water than normal foods and infants are still getting milk/formula.
How can metabolic effects help control seizures in children?
Metabolic effects can help control seizures in children.
Where does fiber come from for infants aged 6-12 months?
Fiber comes from whole cereal, green veggies, and legumes.
What amino acid is human milk high in and is formula supplemented with?
Human milk is high in taurine, which formula is supplemented with.
What supplementation do pre-term infants need?
Pre-term infants need protein and micronutrients supplementation.