Baby Formula Flashcards
How many primary teeth?
20
What primary teeth erupt first?
mandibular central incisors
What age does eruption begin?
6 months
What sugar is in milk based baby formula?
lactose
What 5 non-lactose sugars are found in American formulas?
- sucrose
- galactose
- dextrose
- maltose
- glucose
How much sugar is in baby formula?
12 g / 150 mL
Nearly ___% of American formula consists of corn sugar
50
In 2019, more than __% of infants received baby formula either exclusive or as a supplement
54
Infants fed formula show a higher rate of ___ and ___
enamel wear
caries progression
This sugar is present in certain baby formulas up to 12%
lactose
What 2 things make up lactose?
glucose + galactose
What 3 places is lactose naturally found?
- milk
- sugar
- cheese
Why is lactose crucial for formula?
aids in calcium absorption for bone growth
What is the glycemic index of lactose?
45
This sugar is easy to digest
sucrose
What 2 things make up sucrose?
glucose + fructose
Known as table sugar
sucrose
How is sucrose made?
Naturally by plants
What 3 things is matodextrin made from?
- rice
- corn
- wheat
Water soluble white powder with neutral taste
maltodextrin
This sugar replaces lactose for babies who develop digestive issues
maltodextrin
This sugar has the highest glycemic index of 110
maltodextrin
What is baby bottle decay?
infant caries which happens when baby teeth come into contact with sugar from formula and it eats away at the enamel since babies don’t have proper oral hygiene
What teeth does baby bottle decay occur in first?
maxillary
