Nutrition

Question 1

what causes growth in those going through puberty?

Answer 1

sex steroids

Question 2

how do you measure breast milk consumption of a baby?

Answer 2

urine output

Question 3

is mean intake of protein above the recommended level for infants?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

is the mean intake of vitamin c high, low or normal in scotland?

Answer 4

average but on the lower side

Question 5

is the mean intake of vitamin a high, low or normal in scotland?

Answer 5

high

Question 6

what is the recommendation on vitamin supplements for babies?

Answer 6

after 2 weeks of birth and if they’re taking less than 500ml infant formula -> vita a, c, d supplements

Question 7

recommended exercise for children capable of walking and are <5

Answer 7

3hrs a day

Question 8

recommended duration of breastfeeding in a baby’s life?

Answer 8

6 months

Question 9

what is weaning?

Answer 9

moving a child from milk to foods with different textures and flavours

Question 10

absolute minimum time that you should breastfeed for?

Answer 10

4 months

Question 11

first foods a baby eats should be gluten free: T or F

Answer 11

T

Question 12

when should cups/beakers be introuduced and why?

Answer 12

6 months to preserve dental health

Question 13

recommended salt intake for a 1-3yr old?

Answer 13

2g

Question 14

recommended salt intake for a 1yr old?

Answer 14

1g