Maternal and infant nutrition

Question 1

What is the increase in caloric requirements for women in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy

Answer 1

0

Question 2

Why should mothers avoid liver and supplements such as fish oil in pregnancy?

Answer 2

They contain retinol, which is made of beta carotene.
If the body has too much retinol its production from beta carotene can be down regulated but the absorption retinol itself cannot be regulated - overexposure to retinol can lead to bad outcomes in pregnancy

Question 3

After which point must a baby have begun weaning

Answer 3

6 months, as after that it may not want to eat food

Question 4

When is the first trimester of pregnancy (in weeks)

Answer 4

0-13 weeks

Question 5

When is the second trimester of pregnancy (in weeks)

Answer 5

14-26 weeks

Question 6

When is the third trimester of pregnancy (in weeks)

Answer 6

27-40 weeks

Question 7

In which trimester will a nutrient deficiency cause congenital abnormalities?

Answer 7

2nd trimester

Question 8

What are the risks associated with maternal obesity?

Answer 8

Gestational diabetes mellitus
pre-eclampsia
thromboembolism
c-section
sillbirth
congenital malformation
miscarriage
haemorrhage
infection

Question 9

What is the recommended daily intake of vit D during pregnancy

Answer 9

10 mcg/day when pregnant and breastfeeding

Question 10

What is the RDI of Ca during pregnancy?

Answer 10

700mg/day (no additional increment for pregnancy)

Question 11

What are the signs a baby is ready for solids?

Answer 11

1) can stay in a sitting position and hold their head steady
2 )can coordinate hands/eyes so they can put food in mouth
3) can swallow food - babies that are not ready will push food back out