E3 pediatric nutrition Flashcards
infant weight doubles by - months
4-6
infant weight triples by __ months
12
infant length increased __% by 12 months
50
growth slow but constant:
A. Preschool (2-6)
B. Middle (7-10)
C. Adolescence (11-18)
a
steady growth
A. Preschool (2-6)
B. Middle (7-10)
C. Adolescence (11-18)
B
adipose tissue distribution begins
A. Preschool (2-6)
B. Middle (7-10)
C. Adolescence (11-18)
A
rate of weight gain increases
A. Preschool (2-6)
B. Middle (7-10)
C. Adolescence (11-18)
C
WHO growth chart ages
<2
CDC growth chart ages
2-20
T or F:
Growth is a linear process
false, no shit
3 variations on nutrition requirements slide
age
organ function
body comp
__% of a neonates basal energy expenditure is used by their brain
50
2 things listed under failure to thrive
fall of 2 major percentiles
weight <3-5th percentile
3 causes of malnutrition
inadequate caloric intake
inadequate absorption
excessive energy expenditure
Breastfeeding:
- exclusive breastfeeding for first _ months
- optimally continue for at least ____
6 months
1 year
advantages of breastfeeding for newborns (4)
optimal nutrients
dec risk of infection
dec risk of immune-mediated diseases
psychological advantages
breastfeeding advantages mother (5)
- dec post-partum bleeding
- faster time to rid of pregnancy weight
- dec risk of breast and ovarian cancer
- inc child spacing
- mother-infant bond
caloric density of breast milk
20 kcal/ounce