Infant feeding Flashcards
What leads the infant phase of growth?
Nutrition
What leads the child phase of growth?
Growth hormone
What leads the pubertal phase of growth?
Sex steroid
What percentage of energy intake in infants goes towards growth demands?
About 35%
What are some factors in the importance of good nutrition to infants
Can rapidly become malnourished Dependent on carer High demands for growth and maintenance Low stores of fats and protein Frequent illness
What is the average weight gain in 0-3 months?
200g
What is the average weight gain in 3-6 months?
150g
What is the average weight gain in 6-9 months?
100g
What is the average weight gain in 9-12 months?
50-75g
What are the main nutritional benefits of breast milk?
Well tolerated Less allergenic Low renal solute load Ca:PO4 Iron LCP FAs
How does breast milk reduce risk of infection?
Macrophages and lymphocytes
Interferon, lactoferrin, lysozyme
Bifidus factor
What are some benefits of formula milk?
No transmission of BBV's/drugs Doesn't need mum Accurate feed volumes Vit K Less jaundice
What are some drawbacks of formula milk?
No anti-infection
Risk of contamination
High antigen load
Expensive
What are the main benefits of breast milk?
Near perfect nutrition Tailor-made passive immunity Development of infant gut mucosa and active immunity Reduced infection Minimal antigen load Decreased risk of breast cancer
Should you give artificial teats to breastfeeding infants?
Advised against