Module 15 newborn and infant nutrition

Question 1

energy

Answer 1

breast milk or formula meets all energy needs for infant until they are 4-6 months old

Question 2

Fat

Answer 2

children younger than 2 require more than 30% dietary fat for neural development
- Transition to whole cows milk at 12 months, continue until at least 24 months old

Question 3

vitamins

Answer 3

should have an adequate source of vitamin C after 4-6 months old
- recommend a healthy diet

Question 4

Iron

Answer 4

• breastfed usually have adequate iron supply until 4-6 months
• premature or low birth wt babies EBF require supplementation for first 12 months
• fed cows milk before 12 months at risk for iron deficiency

Question 5

flouride

Answer 5

ADA recommends starting at 6 months

- meats, potatoes, wheat germ

Question 6

anticipatory guidance for infant

Answer 6

sleep safety
soothing techniques
nutrition/feeding
normal elimination
car seats
sun screen
safety
- choking
- falls
- injuries
- water

Question 7

PURPLE cry

Answer 7

colic
P: peak of crying
- baby may cry more each week, peak in month 2
U: unexpected
- crying comes and goes with no reasoning
R: resists soothing
- baby may not stop crying no matter what
P: pain-like face
- crying baby may look like they are in pain
L: long lasting
- crying can last as much as 5 hours a day.
E: evening
- baby may cry more in the later afternoon or evening