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