Nutrition

Question 1

what is colostrum?

Answer 1

the first breast milk

Question 2

what is needed to establish the first feed?

Answer 2

skin-to-skin contact

Question 3

when should maternal medication be taken when breastfeeding?

Answer 3

single dose

administered before the baby’s longest sleep (avoid feeding for 2 hours)

Question 4

vitamin A sources

Answer 4

cheese
eggs
yogurt

Question 5

what is vitamin A needed for?

Answer 5

immune system
vision
skin

Question 6

vitamin C sources

Answer 6

oranges
blackcurrants
potatoes

Question 7

what is vitamin C needed for?

Answer 7

immune system

iron absorption

Question 8

vitamin E sources

Answer 8

nuts

Question 9

vitamin D sources

Answer 9

sunlight
oily fish
eggs

Question 10

should breastfeeding mothers be on vitamin D?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

minerals (iron and calcium) sources?

Answer 11

solid foods

Question 12

when is breastfeeding recommended?

Answer 12

first 6 months of life

Question 13

when is whey formula recommended?

Answer 13

first year of life as easier to digest

Question 14

what is weaning?

Answer 14

process of introducing foods of variety of textures, flavours, aromas and appearances

Question 15

what is the minimum age for weaning?

Answer 15

17 weeks

digestive system not ready

Question 16

what does early weaning cause?

Answer 16

displaces breastmilk needed for immune protection

Question 17

what does late weaning cause?

Answer 17

slow growth/weight gain
nutrient deficiency
reduced susceptibility to taste
increased allergies

Question 18

what is complementary feeding?

Answer 18

first foods should be gluten free
foods that cause allergies should be introduced one at a time
absorbable iron food sources should be given regularly

Question 19

why should first foods be gluten free?

Answer 19

reduce risk of Coeliac’s

Question 20

foods rich in absorbable iron

Answer 20

red meat
fish
cereal

Question 21

what age should nuts be avoided?

Answer 21

until 5

Question 22

recommendations for optimal dental health

Answer 22

cups/beakers should be introduced from 6 months

Question 23

what is child abuse?

Answer 23

action by another that causes significant harm to the child

Question 24

classification of child abuse

Answer 24

1. physical
2. neglect
3. sexual
4. emotional

Question 25

what diagnostic tool is used in sexual child abuse?

Answer 25

Brook traffic light tool

Question 26

toxic trio

Answer 26

domestic abuse
alcohol/drug misuse
mental health problems