Developmental Competence: Infants and Children Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most rapid period of growth in the
life cycle
A
time from birth to 4 months of age
2
Q
Although infants lose weight during first few days of life, birth weight
usually regained by _____ to _____ day
A
by 7th to 10th day
3
Q
Thereafter, infants double their birth weight by ___ months
A
4 months
4
Q
Thereafter, infants double their birth weight by 4 months and triple it by ___ year of age
A
1 year of age
5
Q
________ is recommended for full-term infants for first year of life
A
breastfeeding
6
Q
why is breastfeeding recommended for full-term infants for first year of life
A
breast milk is ideally formulated to promote normal infant growth, development and natural immunity
