Life Stage Requirements & Population Groups Flashcards
How many mls of breastmilk does a mother make per day?
710
How many extra g of protein does a breastfeeding mother need?
11
What 3 vitamins/minerals can become depleted in vegetation/vegan mothers?
D, B12 and calcium
What effect does alcohol have on babies?
Makes them sleepy, surprises feeding and inhibits oxytocin
What effect does smoking have on milk supply and baby?
Reduces milk volume and increases risk of SIDS
What effect does caffeine have on baby?
Makes babies irritable and wakeful
Interferes with bioavailability of iron for the baby
Carbohydrate found in breast milk?
Lactose
Protein found in breast milk?
Alpha-lactalbumin
Lipids found in breast milk?
LA, AA and DHA
3 ways breast milk provides immunological protection for baby?
- Colostrum contains white blood cells and antibodies
- Breast milk/colostrum contains 700 species of bacteria (overweight mother has less)
- Colostrum contains bifidus factors which favour the growth of friendly bacteria
What is the iron binding protein in breast milk and what does it do?
Lactoferrin
Binds iron to stop bad bacteria using it and fights viruses that cause diarrhoea
What can cows milk before 1 lead to?
Anaemia, GI blood loss, type 1 diabetes & deficiences
What is the most prevalent deficiency in toddlers and what are the symptoms?
Iron deficiency anaemia
Symptoms: depression, irritability, pale, loss of appetite
What 3 nutrients is it recommended that infants supplement?
A, D and K
What toxic metal can cause the same symptoms as iron deficiency anaemia?
Lead