Nutrition (Exam 1) Flashcards
(30 cards)
When a child is an infant younger than 6 months they are only allowed to have
Liquids
Nutrition: Infants (first 6 months)
-System very immature
-Poorly coordinated swallowing until 3-4 M
-No saliva until 3M
If solid foods are introduced to early to an infant,
They have a higher risk of developing food allergies
When can you introduce solid foods to infants?
Between 4-6 Months
How much do infants grow per day?
1 oz per day / weight
1 inch per month / height
Infant: Feeding Amount and General Reccomendations
20 oz at 1 months
30 oz by 6 months
Do NOT give water
Do NOT give cows milk, honey, corn syrup
Do we give water to infants younger than 6 months?
No, can cause electrolyte imbalances
Kidneys can not handle the extra fluid
Giving honey to infants can cause them to have what?
Botulism
What are the first solid foods a baby should get?
Iron fortified cereal
Formula Preparation
1 scoop to 2 ounces of water = 20 calories / ounce of most formules
Warm bottle by placing in warm or hot water…NOT MICROWAVE
Throw formula / BM away after 4 hours after being warmed
Readiness indicators to add solid food for infants
-4-6 months of age
-Doubled birth weight
-Drinks 8oz of formula and is hungry in <4hrs
-Can sit with little support and has good head control
-Drinks 30-32 oz of formula per day and wants more
Nutrition: Infants (second 6 months)
-Start supplementing iron and vitamin C
What is the max amount of formula an infant should be receiving
30 oz per day
What other nutrients are important of infants to start receiving around 6 months of age
Iron – Fluoride – Vitamin C
Iron Cereal
Fruit Juice (mix half with water)
When you should you start infants on finger foods?
6-7 months
How do introduce foods to infants
-Give iron fortified cereal first because it is least allergenic (couple weeks)
-Start introducing baby fruit or baby veggies (3-5 days…One at a time)
-After 3-5 days add second fruit or veggies (we are testing allergies)
-Save meat for last
When do we start infants are chopped textured foods?
9-12 months
Foods to avoid 1st year of life
-Shellfish
-Peanut butter
-Egg whites
-Nuts
-Wheat
-Citrus
Choking Hazard Foods
-Grapes
-Hard candy
-Popcorn
-Hot Dogs
-Raw mini carrots
-Smooth hard food
-Fruit skin
Nutrition: Toddler
Increase gastric activity
Physiologic anorexia (they just are not very hungry)
Toddler Growth
4-6 lb / per year
2-4 inches / per year
How much milk and what type of milk do toddlers need?
2-3 cups per day of WHOLE MILK (Between 1-2)
Whole milk is important to help brain to develop
When should babies be off a bottle?
by 12 months of age
Is grazing okay for toddlers?
Yes, meals might be overwhelming
Anorexia is common during this stage
