Feeding Flashcards
4 advantages of bottle feeding
Mother less tired
Not embarrassing in public
Both parents can feed
Know how much baby is drinking
4 disadvantages of bottle feeding
More chance of nappy rash
No antibodies
Sterilising
Wind more
4 advantages of breast feeding
Contains antibodies
Burns 500 calories
No preparing
Free
4 disadvantages of breast feeding
Baby may not get enough milk if mother is tired
Sore nipples
Embarrassed in public
Certain foods/alcohol can be passed onto the baby
4 ways how obesity affects PIES in child
Teased, bullied and called names
Often ignored by children
Unwilling to mix with other children
Lacking in self-confidence
4 ways of reducing obesity
Encourage children to sit down with family and eat with utensils
Breastfeeding
Children offered balanced diet
Encouraging children to prepare healthy foods with parents
3 disadvantages of bought baby food
May be a lot of wastage when small amounts needed
Bland taste
Processed so nutrients may be lost
4 advantages of bought baby food
Wide range
Some added nutrients
Quick and easy to prepare
Clearly labelled with weaning stage
4 advantages of home-made baby food
Parents may be unsure of how to cook food properly
Parents unsure how much to give
Short storage when needed
May need to buy equipment
4 advantages of home-made baby food
No additives Fresh food used Less expensive Eat same food as family Useful when need small amounts More interesting diet
4 things not to do when preparing food
Reheat food Referee Pets on surface Tins that are rusted/dented Cough/sneeze on food
4 things of safe preparation of food
Wash hands Check temperature Cook food thoroughly Wash fruit and vegetables Surfaces clean Wash at high temperature
2 reasons why being overweight is a problem
Cause problems with ovulation
During pregnancy it can lead to problems
Why being underweight is a problem
Affect periods
Stops pituitary glands working properly
