nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
how much protein should infants have per day
A
12.7g to 14.5g
2
Q
how much sodium should infants have
A
280mg - 500mg
3
Q
what is calcium intake needed for
A
- teeth and bone mineralization
- nerve impulse transmission
- wound healing
- cellular metabolism
- muscle contraction
4
Q
how many months is breastfeeding recommended for
A
first 6 months of an infants life
5
Q
when should infants start solid foods
A
6 months
6
Q
what drinks can be offered after 6 months
A
breast milk, formula milk or water
7
Q
health benefits of breast feeding
A
- reduces infections
- reduces diarrhoea and vomiting
- reduces SIDS
- reduced obesity
- reduces CVD in adulthood
- greater likelihood of higher IQ at 7 1/2 yrs
