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1
Q

What contributes to excess protein intake above the reference nutrient intake (RNI) in children in the first two years of life?

A

Formula milk

Commercial weaning products

2
Q

List common dietary sources of vitamin A

A

Cheese
Egg
Yoghurt

3
Q

List common dietary sources of vitamin C

A

Oranges
Blackcurrant
Potatoes

4
Q

List the main sources of vitamin D

A

Sunlight
Oily fish
Egg

5
Q

Intake of vitamin A, C and D is above the RNI for children in Scotland. True/False?

A

False

Intake of vitamin D is below the RNI

6
Q

With regards to vitamin supplements, what is recommended for children?

A

From 6 months, all children consuming less than 500 ml/day of formula should take A, C and D supplements

7
Q

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for how many months?

A

First 6 months of an infant’s life

8
Q

What is infant formula?

A

Modified cow’s milk with whey/casein

9
Q

When can full-fat unmodified milk be introduced to a child?

A

From 12 months

N.B. no semi-skimmed before 2 years, no skimmed before 5 years

10
Q

On a BMI centile chart, what indicates overweight and obese?

A

Plot above 91st centile = overweight

Plot above 98th centile = obese