Lecture 27 - Nutrition in Children Flashcards
1
Q
FLUID REQUIREMENTS IN INFANTS TIMELY PROGRESSION?
A
increasing up to three months then progressively decreasing to 1yr
2
Q
Digestive factors in early infancy?
A
lower production of gastric acid and pancreatic secretions, compoensated by BSSL and breast milk amylase
3
Q
Why need to eat solid food?
A
nutrients, oral and GI development, social development, antigen exposure
