Nutrition Flashcards
For how long should baby be breast fed?
for the first 6 months, then weaned off with addition of solid foods
State four advantages for the baby if breast fed
1 reduced gut infection 2 reduced resp infection 3 reduced ear infection 4 reduced CDV disease 5 reduced autoimmune conditions 6 reduced sudden infant death syndrome 7 improved cognitive ability
State three advantages of breast feeding for mother
1 reduced breast cancer
2 reduced ovarian cancer
3 reduced diabetes
4 ?reduced post natal depression
What are the two main types of infant formula?
Whey dominant
Casein dominant
Is follow on milk necessary?
no because weaning solids are sufficient to supply nutrition
Why must solid foods be introduced at 6 months?
because iron and zinc stores have diminished and nutritional requirements cannot be met by milk alone
List two foods that are appropriate for introducing solids
semi solid- baby rice, puree fruit and vegetables
Name three foods that should be avoided before 6 months
eggs fish peanuts unpasteurised cheeses cow's milk gluten containing foods
Honey before 1 year in a baby poses a risk for which condition?
botulism
Name three causes for weight faltering
undernutrition
medical pathology (5-10%)
neglect (5%)
Explain three reasons why infants are vulnerable to malnutrition
high growth rates small size higher levels of activity higher morbidity dependence on others for food low stores
Are there long term ill effects if obese child slims down?
no
State two reasons why children become fat
- excessive intake relative to expenditure
- strong familial tendency
- gene environment interaction
State four non-organic causes of faltering growth
child abuse/neglect parental eating disorder distraction at meal times parental mental health disorder e.g. post natal depression poverty inappropriate diet for age
What is the critical window of opportunity?
early intervention period to prevent irreversible damage secondary to malnutrition
