Diet/Supplementation needs in Infancy Flashcards
1
Q
Normal weight gain in the first 6 months of life?
A
Should double birth weight by 6 months
2
Q
Normal weight gain for 1st year?
A
Should triple birth weight by 1 year of age
3
Q
Normal weight gain 0-4 months (g/day)?
A
23-34 g/day
4
Q
Normal weight gain 4-8 months (g/day)?
A
10-16 g/day
5
Q
Normal weight gain 8-12 months (g/day)?
A
6-11 g/day
6
Q
Normal weight gain 12-16 months (g/day)?
A
5-9 g/day
7
Q
Normal weight gain 16-24 months (g/day)?
A
4-9 g/day
8
Q
When should Iron supplement be initiated for the exclusively breast fed infant?
A
Iron should be started by 2 months of age
9
Q
When should Vitamin D be supplemented?
A
Shortly after birth 400 IU per day
