Maternal and WIC Flashcards
Infants and Adolescents are at risk for
iron deficiency
An infant needs the most ____ per weight compared to anyone else
calories, protein, water
Aspartame is found in
sugar free items
Prader-Willi means you are
always hungry (High ghrelin, low leptin)
Prolactin stimulates
milk production
Calories needed for 0-6 months
108 kcal/kg
calories needed for 7-12 months
98 kcal/kg
If a mom w/ GDm doesn’t take care during pregnancy, a baby can be born w/
hypoglycemia and larger than normal weight
Low birth weight infant is
less than 2500g (2.5kg)
VLBW Infant is
Less than 1500g
ELBW infant
less than 1000g
Colostrum is full of:
Carotenoids (also high in protein)
Weight gain pregnancy for BMI 18.6-24.9
25-35#
Hyper bilirubinemia
- what is it
- what to do
- It is high bilirubin in the blood
2. Frequent feedings to promote hydration
Sorbitol, xylitol and manitol do not___
Cause dental caries but can cause diarrhea
BMI for Age Percentage
- Is used for what age
- Underweight %
- Normal %
- Overweight %
- Obese %
- Ages 2+
- 5%
- 5-84%
- 85-94%
- Over 95%
GDM carbs at breakfast goals
15-30g
What to do w/ MSUD
Restrict BCAA and Spare AA
maple syrup urine disease
Newborn loses ___% body weight
6%
First trimester goals (3)
- gain 1lb per month
- Eat healthy
- Store fat
Weight gain pregnancy BMI 25-29.9
15-25#
Healthy baby birth weight
2500g (2.5kg)
Second and third trimester goals (3)
- Gain 1lb per week
- Gain weight by extra calories
- Cont supp. of Folic Acid
(second tri; add 340kcal each day, third tri: add 452kcal each day)
GDM risks (2)
- BMI >30 (screen for GDM at 24-28 weeks)
2. Larger than normal baby and hypoglycemic
Weight gain pregnancy BMI 30+
11-20#
Casein Hydrolysate is
lactose free
5 nutrients important for a healthy pregnancy
- Folic Acid
- Iron
- Calcium
- Linolenic Acid
- Vita A
Risk factors for pregnancy (3)
- Age (under 16 and over 35)
- Failure to gain 4lb/month in the last half of pregnancy
- <12 months in between pregnancies
(blacks and youth also at risks)
Weight gain pregnancy BMI under 18.5
28-40#
Pregnancy inducted HTN:
- Can be d/t
- Rapid …..
- Causes…
- Dietary recommendation
- Poor diet w/ low calcium
- Rapid weight can happen
- Edema in face and hands
- Needs High sodium intake and frequent CHO intake
Baby weight goes up 50% every
4-5 months
Weight for age
short term marker for growth
When you see stature…..
Stunting and wasting
Pregnant Adolescent: 3 nutrient needs
- Fe
- Ca
- Zn
Stature/length for age
defines shortness / tallness
Pre-Eclampsia
Develops around 20th week
symptoms: edema, weight gain, loss of protein in urine
Risk: Obesity, age over 35, history of DM&HTN
When you see “weight”
Nutrition and growth related.